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Pegot Family History

Pegot 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: Pelot, Peot, Perot, Pecot, Rego, Pero, Peart, Petit, Pegg, Peron

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Where is the Pegot family from?

You can see how Pegot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pegot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pegot families living in Wiltshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pegot's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pegot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegot 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 197 census records available for the last name Pegot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegot 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pegot. 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 Pegot. For the veterans among your Pegot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Pegot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pegot in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegot 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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