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Percheron Family History

Percheron 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: Perron, Vercher, Parcher, Porcher, Pecher, Zercher, Bergeron, Peacher

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Where is the Percheron family from?

You can see how Percheron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percheron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Percheron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Percheron families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Percheron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Percheron families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Percheron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percheron 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Percheron. 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 Percheron. For the veterans among your Percheron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percheron lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percheron 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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