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Pego Family History

Pego Name 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: Rego, Pero, Pegg, Peto, Sego, Peno, Pelo, Lego, Leo, Peel

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Where is the Pego family from?

You can see how Pego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pego family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pego families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Pego families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Pego's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pego families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pego surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pego. 37% of Pego men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Pego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pego 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Pego. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Pego. For the veterans among your Pego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pego lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pego in 1957 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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