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Perigo Family History

Perigo Surname Meaning

Variant of Peregoy, a surname of French origin.

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English (of French origin): variant of Perrigo.

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


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Where is the Perigo family from?

You can see how Perigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perigo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Perigo families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Perigo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perigo families in 1891.
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What did your Perigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perigo. 100% of Perigo men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Perigo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Perigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perigo 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Perigo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perigo. For the veterans among your Perigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perigo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Perigo in 1958 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perigo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perigo 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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