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Peguero Family History

Peguero Name Meaning

Spanish: occupational name from peguero ‘dye producer’.

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


Similar surnames: Herrero, Aguero, Pegler, Peyser, Peeper, Leger, Segundo, Pepper

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Where is the Peguero family from?

You can see how Peguero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peguero family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peguero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peguero families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Peguero's in USA. California had the highest population of Peguero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peguero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peguero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peguero. 100% of Peguero 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
    100%
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What Peguero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Peguero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peguero 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Peguero. 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 55 military records available for the last name Peguero. For the veterans among your Peguero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peguero lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Peguero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peguero in 1968 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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