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Sergeson Family History

Sergeson 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: Bergeson, Fergeson, Surgeon, Margeson, Burgeson, Jergenson, Segerson

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Where is the Sergeson family from?

You can see how Sergeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sergeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sergeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Sergeson family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sergeson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sergeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sergeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sergeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sergeson. 60% of Sergeson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Sergeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sergeson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sergeson. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sergeson. For the veterans among your Sergeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sergeson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Sergeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sergeson in 1951 was 40, and 78 in 1999.

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