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Perichon Family History

Perichon 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: Pichon, Perich, Perisho, Ericson, Perron, Person, Peniston, Eichen

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Where is the Perichon family from?

You can see how Perichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perichon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perichon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Perichon family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Perichon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Perichon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Perichon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perichon 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Perichon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perichon. For the veterans among your Perichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perichon lifespan?

Average Perichon life expectancy in 2000 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perichon 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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