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Perfect Family History

Perfect Surname Meaning

English: variant of Parfitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perfect family from?

You can see how Perfect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfect family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perfect families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Perfect families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Perfect's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perfect families in 1891.
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What did your Perfect ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perfect. 9% of Perfect men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Perfect women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perfect were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Perfect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfect 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perfect. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perfect. For the veterans among your Perfect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfect lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Perfect life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perfect in 1950 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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