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Pegus Family History

Pegus 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: Negus, Pegues, Peggs, Begue, Regis, Fergus, Prus, Reus, Angus, Jesus

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Where is the Pegus family from?

You can see how Pegus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pegus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pegus family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pegus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegus 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 Pegus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pegus. 40% of Pegus men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegus 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Pegus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Pegus. For the veterans among your Pegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Pegus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pegus in 1980 was 42, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegus 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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