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Perches Family History

Perches Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perches family from?

You can see how Perches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perches family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perches families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Perches families living in Somerset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Perches's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Perches families in 1891.
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What did your Perches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perches. 58% of Perches men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Perches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Perches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perches 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Perches. 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 277 military records available for the last name Perches. For the veterans among your Perches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perches lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Perches in 1961 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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