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Pherigo Family History

Pherigo Surname Meaning

Altered form of Peregoy a surname of French origin. Compare Perigo

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


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Where is the Pherigo family from?

You can see how Pherigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pherigo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pherigo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pherigo family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pherigo's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Pherigo families in 1871.
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What did your Pherigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pherigo. 39% of Pherigo men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pherigo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pherigo were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Pherigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pherigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pherigo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pherigo. 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 329 military records available for the last name Pherigo. For the veterans among your Pherigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pherigo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pherigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pherigo in 1960 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

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