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Pergerson Family History

Pergerson 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: Bergerson, Fergerson, Peterson, Jergenson, Peerson, Segerson

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Where is the Pergerson family from?

You can see how Pergerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pergerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Pergerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pergerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pergerson families in 1891.
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What did your Pergerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pergerson. 47% of Pergerson men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Pergerson women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pergerson were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Pergerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pergerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergerson 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pergerson. 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 128 military records available for the last name Pergerson. For the veterans among your Pergerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pergerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pergerson in 1963 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergerson 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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