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Perges Family History

Perges 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: Verges, Peres, Berges, Perkes, Porges, Gerges, Merges, Berger, Hermes

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Where is the Perges family from?

You can see how Perges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perges families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Perges families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perges's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perges 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 39 census records available for the last name Perges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perges 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Perges. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perges. For the veterans among your Perges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Perges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perges in 1969 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perges 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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