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Pesrson Family History

Pesrson 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, Pearson, Peerson, Pehrson, Peirson, Parson, Perron, Peterson

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Where is the Pesrson family from?

You can see how Pesrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesrson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pesrson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Pesrson families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesrson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pesrson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pesrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesrson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pesrson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pesrson. For the veterans among your Pesrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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