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Pergam Family History

Pergam 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: Perham, Derham, Perla, Perman, Perna, Pera, Bergan, Perra, Perras

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Where is the Pergam family from?

You can see how Pergam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pergam family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pergam's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pergam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergam 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 57 census records available for the last name Pergam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergam 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pergam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pergam. For the veterans among your Pergam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Pergam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pergam in 1970 was 90, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergam 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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