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Perico Family History

Perico 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: Persico, Perich, Derico, Perino, Perito, Perigo, Price, Percy, Pico

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Where is the Perico family from?

You can see how Perico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perico family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Perico families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Perico's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Perico families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perico 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 Perico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perico. 38% of Perico men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Perico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Perico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perico 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Perico. 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 68 military records available for the last name Perico. For the veterans among your Perico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perico lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Perico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Perico in 1965 was 58, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perico

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perico 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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