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Perchway Family History

Perchway 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: Percival, Percy, Northway, Perch, Pelchat, Perham, Peachey, Pettaway

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Where is the Perchway family from?

You can see how Perchway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perchway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perchway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Perchway families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perchway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perchway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Perchway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perchway 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 Perchway. 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 17 military records available for the last name Perchway. For the veterans among your Perchway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perchway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Perchway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Perchway in 1967 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perchway 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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