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Peglow Family History

Peglow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Pegelow near Stettin (now in Poland).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peglow family from?

You can see how Peglow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peglow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peglow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Peglow families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Peglow's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Peglow families in 1891.
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What did your Peglow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peglow. 15% of Peglow men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Peglow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peglow were Laborer and Domestic.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peglow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peglow 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Peglow. 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 617 military records available for the last name Peglow. For the veterans among your Peglow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peglow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Peglow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Peglow in 1954 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peglow 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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