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Peguese Family History

Peguese Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of French Pegues.

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


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Where is the Peguese family from?

You can see how Peguese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peguese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peguese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Peguese families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Peguese's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peguese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peguese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peguese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peguese. 67% of Peguese men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Peguese women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peguese were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Peguese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Peguese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peguese 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Peguese. 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 57 military records available for the last name Peguese. For the veterans among your Peguese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peguese lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peguese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peguese in 1960 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peguese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peguese 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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