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Peugh Family History

Peugh Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Pugh. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Peugh family from?

You can see how Peugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Peugh families living in Northumberland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Peugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Peugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peugh 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 Peugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peugh. 100% of Peugh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peugh 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Peugh. 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 Peugh. For the veterans among your Peugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peugh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Peugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Peugh in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peugh 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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