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Perchett Family History

Perchett 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: Burchett, Patchett, Perrett, Birchett, Prichett, Perkett, Privett

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Where is the Perchett family from?

You can see how Perchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perchett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perchett families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Perchett's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Perchett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perchett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Perchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perchett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perchett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Perchett. For the veterans among your Perchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perchett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perchett

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