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Perg Family History

Perg 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: Berg, Pero, Peng, Pegg, Pera, Perl, Pere, Peri, Perk, Perr

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Where is the Perg family from?

You can see how Perg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Perg family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Perg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Perg families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perg 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 Perg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perg. 50% of Perg men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Perg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Perg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perg 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Perg. 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 276 military records available for the last name Perg. For the veterans among your Perg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Perg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perg in 1975 was 71, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perg 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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