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Pelegrine Family History

Pelegrine 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: Pellegrino, Pellegrin, Melerine, Pellegrini, Pellerin, Celestine

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Where is the Pelegrine family from?

You can see how Pelegrine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelegrine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelegrine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pelegrine family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelegrine's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pelegrine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Pelegrine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelegrine 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pelegrine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pelegrine. For the veterans among your Pelegrine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelegrine lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Pelegrine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelegrine in 1987 was 84, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelegrine 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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