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Perfet Family History

Perfet 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: Perret, Perfect, Peres, Pere, Perkes, Perel, Vernet, Paret, Werfel

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Where is the Perfet family from?

You can see how Perfet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perfet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Perfet family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Perfet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Perfet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perfet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Perfet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfet 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Perfet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Perfet. For the veterans among your Perfet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfet lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Perfet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perfet in 1989 was 7, and 54 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perfet 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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