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Perecz Family History

Perecz 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: Perez, Peretz, Percy, Jerez, Pretz, Pelech, Peres, Pere, Perich

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Where is the Perecz family from?

You can see how Perecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perecz family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Perecz's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Perecz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perecz 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 Perecz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perecz. 50% of Perecz men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Perecz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Perecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perecz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Perecz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Perecz. For the veterans among your Perecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perecz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Perecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perecz in 1967 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perecz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perecz 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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