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Perdie Family History

Perdie 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: Perdue, Perrie, Purdie, Peddie, Verdier, Geddie, Erie, Verde, Perrier

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Where is the Perdie family from?

You can see how Perdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perdie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Perdie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Perdie families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perdie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perdie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perdie 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 Perdie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perdie. 65% of Perdie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perdie women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Wager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Perdie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Perdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perdie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Perdie. 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 55 military records available for the last name Perdie. For the veterans among your Perdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perdie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Perdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perdie in 1967 was 71, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perdie 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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