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Pearch Family History

Pearch Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Perch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pearch family from?

You can see how Pearch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Pearch families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pearch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearch families in 1891.
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What did your Pearch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pearch. 50% of Pearch men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Pearch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearch were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • None
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pearch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearch 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Pearch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 544 military records available for the last name Pearch. For the veterans among your Pearch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearch lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Pearch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pearch in 1951 was 54, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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