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Perhan Family History

Perhan 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: Perman, Perham, Perzan, German, Verran, Derham, Berman, Perla, Perron

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Where is the Perhan family from?

You can see how Perhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Perhan family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perhan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Perhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhan 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 Perhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Perhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Perhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Perhan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Perhan. For the veterans among your Perhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Perhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Perhan in 1981 was 61, and 83 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perhan 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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