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Percia Family History

Percia 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, Pecci, Percy, Perla, Barcia, Pecina, Perna, Pereira, Pera

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Where is the Percia family from?

You can see how Percia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Percia families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Percia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Percia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percia 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 Percia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Percia. 100% of Percia 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
    100%

What Percia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Percia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percia 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Percia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Percia. For the veterans among your Percia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Percia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Percia in 1964 was 71, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Percia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percia 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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