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Perfors Family History

Perfors 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: Persons, Peffers, Herford, Zerfoss, Prior, Parsons, Perron, Penfold

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Where is the Perfors family from?

You can see how Perfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfors family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perfors family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perfors's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Perfors families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perfors 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 Perfors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, N W was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perfors. 100% of Perfors women worked as a N W.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • N W
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Perfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfors 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Perfors. 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 65 military records available for the last name Perfors. For the veterans among your Perfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfors lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Perfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perfors in 1971 was 80, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perfors 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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