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Pegrim Family History

Pegrim 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: Pegram, Pilgrim, Prim, Grim, Peri, Petri, Petrin, Negrin, Petrik

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Where is the Pegrim family from?

You can see how Pegrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegrim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pegrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pegrim families living in Tennessee. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pegrim's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pegrim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegrim 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 266 census records available for the last name Pegrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegrim 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pegrim. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pegrim. For the veterans among your Pegrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegrim lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Pegrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pegrim in 1969 was 76, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegrim 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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