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Phersson Family History

Phersson 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: Persson, Pherson, Person, Presson, Pierson, Herson, Peerson, Chesson

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Where is the Phersson family from?

You can see how Phersson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phersson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Phersson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Phersson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Phersson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Phersson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phersson 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Phersson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Phersson. For the veterans among your Phersson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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