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Perchan Family History

Perchan 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, Merchant, Perch, Pelchat, Perham, Pecha, Parchman, Pechman

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Where is the Perchan family from?

You can see how Perchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perchan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Perchan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perchan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perchan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perchan. 100% of Perchan women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Perchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Perchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perchan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Perchan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Perchan. For the veterans among your Perchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perchan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Perchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perchan in 1970 was 53, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perchan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perchan 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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