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Peragine Family History

Peragine Surname Meaning

Italian (Apulia): from Salentine dialect perascinu ‘wild pear’; compare Piraino.

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


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Where is the Peragine family from?

You can see how Peragine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peragine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peragine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Peragine families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Peragine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peragine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peragine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peragine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peragine. 36% of Peragine men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Peragine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peragine were Printer and Cleaner.

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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
    36%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Iceman
    11%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Cleaner
    25%

What Peragine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Peragine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peragine 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Peragine. 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 302 military records available for the last name Peragine. For the veterans among your Peragine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peragine lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Peragine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peragine in 1961 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peragine 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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