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Pearigen Family History

Pearigen 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: Perrigan, Perrien, Marien, Berrigan, Bergen, Craigen, Perrier

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Where is the Pearigen family from?

You can see how Pearigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearigen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pearigen family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pearigen's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pearigen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pearigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearigen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pearigen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pearigen. For the veterans among your Pearigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearigen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pearigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pearigen in 1967 was 74, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearigen 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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