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Paerson Family History

Paerson Name Meaning

see Pearson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Parson, Person, Pierson, Peerson, Paterson, Pherson, Parsons, Perron

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Where is the Paerson family from?

You can see how Paerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Paerson families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paerson's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Paerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paerson. 73% of Paerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paerson women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Paerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paerson 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Paerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Paerson. For the veterans among your Paerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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