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Pederson Family History

Pederson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Pedersen or of the Swedish cognate Pedersson. English: variant of Peterson.

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


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Where is the Pederson family from?

You can see how Pederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pederson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pederson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Pederson families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pederson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pederson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pederson 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 Pederson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pederson. 100% of Pederson men worked as a Jobbing Gardener and 91% of Pederson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Jobbing Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Pederson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Pederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pederson 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 28,000 immigration records available for the last name Pederson. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Pederson. For the veterans among your Pederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pederson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pederson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pederson in 1941 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pederson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pederson 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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