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Peregan Family History

Peregan 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: O'regan, Bergan, Regan, Keegan, Mehegan, Deegan, Cregan, Meegan

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Where is the Peregan family from?

You can see how Peregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peregan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peregan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peregan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peregan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peregan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Peregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peregan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peregan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peregan. For the veterans among your Peregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peregan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Peregan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peregan in 1993 was 64, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peregan 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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