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Early Origins of the Perger family

The surname Perger was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Perger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Perger research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1506 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Perger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Perger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Perger, Pergen, Pergens, Pergler, Pergerer, Pergern and many more.

Early Notables of the Perger family

Prominent among members of the name Perger in this period include

  • the Perger family of Bavaria


United States Perger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Perger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anna Ursella Perger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1729 1
  • Johannes Perger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1729 1
  • Hans Georg Perger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Perger (post 1700) +

  • Andreas Paolo Perger (b. 1970), Vienna-based guitarist and composer

HMAS Sydney II
  • Mr. Frederick James Perger (1921-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 2


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. HMAS Sydney II, Finding Sydney Foundation - Roll of Honour. (Retrieved 2014, April 24) . Retrieved from http://www.findingsydney.com/roll.asp


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