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Perhus Family History

Perhus 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: Fergus, Prus, Perdue, Melhus, Peres, Petrus, Perkes, Perham, Perras

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Where is the Perhus family from?

You can see how Perhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perhus family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Perhus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Perhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhus 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 Perhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perhus. 39% of Perhus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perhus women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Operator
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Perhus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Perhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhus 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Perhus. 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 39 military records available for the last name Perhus. For the veterans among your Perhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Perhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perhus in 1969 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perhus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perhus 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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