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Peregoff Family History

Peregoff 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: Perloff, Peregoy, Nemeroff, Federoff, Kerkhoff, Pergola, Rogoff

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Where is the Peregoff family from?

You can see how Peregoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peregoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peregoff families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peregoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Peregoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peregoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peregoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peregoff. 100% of Peregoff women worked as a Factory Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Peregoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peregoff 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 Peregoff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Peregoff. For the veterans among your Peregoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peregoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peregoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peregoff in 1966 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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