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Perchen Family History

Perchen 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: Merchen, Eichen, Vercher, Kirchen, Parcher, Perch, Eschen, Peachey

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Where is the Perchen family from?

You can see how Perchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perchen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Perchen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perchen 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 Perchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perchen. 100% of Perchen men worked as a Trucking.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucking
    100%

What Perchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Perchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perchen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Perchen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Perchen. For the veterans among your Perchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perchen lifespan?

Average Perchen life expectancy in 1998 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perchen 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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