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Pelerson Family History

Pelerson 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: Peterson, Peerson, Pederson, Person, Reierson, Pearson, Enerson

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Where is the Pelerson family from?

You can see how Pelerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pelerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 7 Pelerson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pelerson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pelerson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelerson 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 Pelerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelerson. 35% of Pelerson men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pelerson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelerson were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelerson 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Pelerson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pelerson. For the veterans among your Pelerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelerson lifespan?

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