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Pericas Family History

Pericas 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: Pelican, Perich, Perras, Peris, Merica, Merical, Periman, Primas

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There are 110 census records available for the last name Pericas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pericas 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Pericas. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pericas. For the veterans among your Pericas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pericas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pericas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pericas in 1962 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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