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Pegues Family History

Pegues Surname Meaning

French (southern): probably a nickname derived from Occitan pega ‘pitch’.

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


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Where is the Pegues family from?

You can see how Pegues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegues family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pegues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Pegues families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegues's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pegues families in 1911.
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What did your Pegues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pegues. 36% of Pegues men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Pegues women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pegues were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Pegues. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pegues. For the veterans among your Pegues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegues lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pegues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pegues in 1950 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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