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Perich Family History

Perich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Perić Slovenian Perič (see Peric). Catalan: variant of Peric.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perich family from?

You can see how Perich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Perich families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Perich's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Perich families in 1891.
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What did your Perich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perich. 100% of Perich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perich. 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 604 military records available for the last name Perich. For the veterans among your Perich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Perich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perich in 1955 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perich 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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