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Pergram Family History

Pergram 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: Pegram, Bertram, Perera, Perham, Perra, Perras, Engram, Pilgram

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Where is the Pergram family from?

You can see how Pergram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pergram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Pergram families living in Essex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pergram's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pergram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergram 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 Pergram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pergram. 55% of Pergram 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Paper Maker
    10%

What Pergram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Pergram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergram 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pergram. 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 221 military records available for the last name Pergram. For the veterans among your Pergram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergram lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pergram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pergram in 1958 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pergram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergram 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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