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Perush Family History

Perush 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: Brush, Rush, Prus, Peres, Perich, Petrus, Perch, Thrush, Perusse

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Where is the Perush family from?

You can see how Perush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perush family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Perush families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Perush families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Perush's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Perush families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perush 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 Perush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perush. 100% of Perush men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Perush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Perush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perush 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Perush. 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 26 military records available for the last name Perush. For the veterans among your Perush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perush lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Perush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perush in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perush 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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