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Perceval Family History

Perceval Surname Meaning

see Percival.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perceval family from?

You can see how Perceval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perceval family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perceval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Perceval families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Perceval's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perceval families in 1891.
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What did your Perceval ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perceval. 62% of Perceval women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

What Perceval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perceval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perceval 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Perceval. 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 255 military records available for the last name Perceval. For the veterans among your Perceval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perceval lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Perceval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perceval in 1972 was 77, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perceval

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perceval 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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