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Peargin Family History

Peargin Name 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: Yeargin, Bergin, Persin, Pearson, Perlin, Parkin, Parvin, Petrin

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Where is the Peargin family from?

You can see how Peargin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peargin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peargin family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Peargin's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Peargin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peargin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peargin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Peargin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peargin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peargin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Peargin. For the veterans among your Peargin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peargin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Peargin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peargin in 1965 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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