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Pegis Family History

Pegis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Regis, Peris, Peggs, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Paris, Pepin, Meis, Peil

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Where is the Pegis family from?

You can see how Pegis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegis family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pegis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pegis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pegis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pegis. 67% of Pegis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pegis women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Packer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pegis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Pegis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Pegis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Pegis. For the veterans among your Pegis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pegis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pegis in 1966 was 82, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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