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Pehrsson Family History

Pehrsson 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: Persson, Pehrson, Person, Pearson, Peerson, Peirson, Parson, Hasson

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Where is the Pehrsson family from?

You can see how Pehrsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehrsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pehrsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pehrsson families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pehrsson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pehrsson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehrsson 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 Pehrsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pehrsson. 100% of Pehrsson men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Pehrsson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Pehrsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehrsson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Pehrsson. 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 104 military records available for the last name Pehrsson. For the veterans among your Pehrsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehrsson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pehrsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pehrsson in 1968 was 81, and 30 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pehrsson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehrsson 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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