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Peregrina Family History

Peregrina Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the female personal name Peregrina or a nickname from the feminine form of peregrino ‘pilgrim’ (see Peregrino).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peregrina family from?

You can see how Peregrina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peregrina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peregrina family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peregrina's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Peregrina families in 1920.
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What did your Peregrina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chopper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peregrina. 100% of Peregrina men worked as a Chopper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chopper
    100%

What Peregrina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Peregrina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peregrina 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Peregrina. 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 36 military records available for the last name Peregrina. For the veterans among your Peregrina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peregrina lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Peregrina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peregrina in 1976 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peregrina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peregrina 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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