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Perquin Family History

Perquin 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: Pertuit, Persin, Perlin, Peloquin, Jarquin, Perrin, Paquin, Perun

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Where is the Perquin family from?

You can see how Perquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perquin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perquin family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perquin's in USA. California had the highest population of Perquin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perquin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Perquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perquin 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Perquin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perquin. For the veterans among your Perquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perquin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Perquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perquin in 1974 was 69, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perquin 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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