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Perguson Family History

Perguson 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: Ferguson, Person, Persson, Purgason, Bergson, Fergason, Fergusson

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Where is the Perguson family from?

You can see how Perguson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perguson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perguson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 2 Perguson families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perguson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Perguson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perguson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perguson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perguson. 34% of Perguson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Perguson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perguson were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Perguson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perguson 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Perguson. 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 500 military records available for the last name Perguson. For the veterans among your Perguson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perguson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Perguson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Perguson in 1960 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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