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Pargeon Family History

Pargeon Surname 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: Parson, Surgeon, Pidgeon, Parton, Pardon, Pigeon, Parten, Margeson

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Where is the Pargeon family from?

You can see how Pargeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pargeon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pargeon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pargeon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pargeon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pargeon 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 Pargeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pargeon. 45% of Pargeon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Pargeon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Pargeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargeon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pargeon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Pargeon. For the veterans among your Pargeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargeon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pargeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pargeon in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pargeon 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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