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Percan Family History

Percan Surname 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: Perman, Perzan, German, Verran, Percy, Berman, Perla, Perron, Person

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Where is the Percan family from?

You can see how Percan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Percan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Percan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Percan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Percan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Percan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Percan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Percan. For the veterans among your Percan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Percan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Percan in 1989 was 56, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percan 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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