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Peagler Family History

Peagler Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Biegler.

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


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Where is the Peagler family from?

You can see how Peagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peagler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Peagler families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Peagler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peagler families in 1911.
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What did your Peagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peagler. 37% of Peagler men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Peagler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peagler were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

What Peagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peagler 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Peagler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 631 military records available for the last name Peagler. For the veterans among your Peagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peagler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peagler in 1960 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peagler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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