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Peregory Family History

Peregory 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: Peregoy, Gregory, Gregor, Perry, Pereira, Pergola, Perera, Hereford

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Where is the Peregory family from?

You can see how Peregory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peregory family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peregory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Peregory families living in Maryland. This was about 79% of all the recorded Peregory's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Peregory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peregory 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 181 census records available for the last name Peregory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peregory 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peregory. 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 45 military records available for the last name Peregory. For the veterans among your Peregory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peregory lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peregory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peregory in 1964 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peregory 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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