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Pegish Family History

Pegish 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, Perich, Popish, Gish, Redish, Peris, Berish, Neish, Polish

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Where is the Pegish family from?

You can see how Pegish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pegish family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pegish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Pegish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pegish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pegish. For the veterans among your Pegish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegish lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2000, in the United States, Pegish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pegish in 1943 was 44, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegish 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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