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Peson Family History

Peson 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: Person, Peron, Teson, Penson, Beson, Pelon, Son, Heron, Leon, Parson

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Where is the Peson family from?

You can see how Peson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Peson family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peson's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Peson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peson 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 Peson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peson. 38% of Peson men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Peson women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Peson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Peson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peson 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Peson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Peson. For the veterans among your Peson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peson lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Peson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peson in 1994 was 51, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peson 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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