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Pekson Family History

Pekson 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, Penson, Parson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Perron, Melson, Pinson

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Where is the Pekson family from?

You can see how Pekson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pekson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pekson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekson 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 Pekson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pekson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pekson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pekson. For the veterans among your Pekson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekson lifespan?

Average Pekson life expectancy in 1999 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekson 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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