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Pereg Family History

Pereg 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: Peres, Pere, Perel, Perez, Perea, Peter, Peel, Berg, Petek, Percy

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Where is the Pereg family from?

You can see how Pereg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pereg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pereg family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pereg's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Pereg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereg 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 Pereg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pereg. 67% of Pereg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pereg women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Fruit Picker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Pereg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Pereg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereg 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Pereg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pereg. For the veterans among your Pereg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereg lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Pereg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pereg in 1991 was 55, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereg 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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