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Peigh Family History

Peigh 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: Leigh, Reigh, Peugh, Pech, Peil, Feig, Weith, Pei, Feige, High

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Where is the Peigh family from?

You can see how Peigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peigh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peigh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peigh 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 Peigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Calender Feas was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peigh. 50% of Peigh women worked as a Laundry Calender Feas.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Calender Feas
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Peigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Peigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peigh 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Peigh. 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 92 military records available for the last name Peigh. For the veterans among your Peigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peigh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Peigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peigh in 1959 was 41, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peigh 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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