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Peigler Family History

Peigler 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: Pegler, Peagler, Seigler, Zeigler, Peller, Eigner, Seiger, Peiser

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Where is the Peigler family from?

You can see how Peigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peigler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peigler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Peigler families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peigler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Peigler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peigler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peigler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peigler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Peigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peigler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peigler. 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 122 military records available for the last name Peigler. For the veterans among your Peigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peigler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peigler in 1963 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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