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Pegley Family History

Pegley Surname Meaning

possibly an irregular development of Pegler which like Pegley is an originally Gloucs name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pegley family from?

You can see how Pegley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pegley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Pegley families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pegley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pegley families in 1891.
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What did your Pegley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pegley. 81% of Pegley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pegley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegley 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Pegley. 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 190 military records available for the last name Pegley. For the veterans among your Pegley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pegley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pegley in 1967 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegley 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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