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Perdun Family History

Perdun 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: Verdun, Perdue, Perun, Pardun, Perron, Person, Pardon, Perman, Persin

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Where is the Perdun family from?

You can see how Perdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perdun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perdun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Perdun families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perdun's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Perdun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perdun 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 Perdun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perdun. 60% of Perdun men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Perdun women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perdun were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Perdun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Perdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perdun 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Perdun. 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 103 military records available for the last name Perdun. For the veterans among your Perdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perdun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perdun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perdun in 1962 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perdun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perdun 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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