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Pergrim Family History

Pergrim 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: Pilgrim, Perris, Perrin, Perrie, Perri, Pegram, Bertram, Prim, Perron

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Where is the Pergrim family from?

You can see how Pergrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergrim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pergrim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Pergrim families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pergrim's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pergrim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergrim 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 Pergrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pergrim. 50% of Pergrim men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Pergrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Pergrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergrim 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pergrim. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pergrim. For the veterans among your Pergrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergrim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pergrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pergrim in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pergrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pergrim 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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