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Pergton Family History

Pergton 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: Perron, Parton, Person, Peron, Merton, Penton, Pelton, Persson

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Where is the Pergton family from?

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

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pergton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pergton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pergton. For the veterans among your Pergton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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