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Pergosky Family History

Pergosky 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: Bernosky, Persky, Petrosky, Perkoski, Trosky, Pergola, Potosky

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Where is the Pergosky family from?

You can see how Pergosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pergosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pergosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pergosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pergosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Pergosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pergosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergosky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pergosky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pergosky. For the veterans among your Pergosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pergosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pergosky in 1966 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergosky 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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