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Pergament Family History

Pergament 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: Parliament, Bergamini, Sergent, Parchment, Sargent, Bergen, Permenter

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Where is the Pergament family from?

You can see how Pergament families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergament family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pergament families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pergament families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Pergament's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pergament families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergament 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 Pergament ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pergament. 34% of Pergament men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pergament women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pergament family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Pergament. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergament 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Pergament. 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 83 military records available for the last name Pergament. For the veterans among your Pergament ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergament lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Pergament life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pergament in 1952 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergament 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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