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Pergo Family History

Pergo 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: Pero, Perko, Bergo, Perro, Perno, Perigo, Berg, Mero, Percy, Cerro

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Where is the Pergo family from?

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

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Pergo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Pergo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergo 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pergo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pergo. For the veterans among your Pergo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Pergo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pergo in 1948 was 44, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pergo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergo 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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