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Perusich Family History

Perusich 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, Perpich, Perlich, Marusich, Perovich, Rosich, Pesch

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Where is the Perusich family from?

You can see how Perusich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perusich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perusich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perusich families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Perusich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perusich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perusich 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 Perusich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perusich. 43% of Perusich 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
    43%
  • Fisherman
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Perusich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Perusich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perusich 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Perusich. 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 46 military records available for the last name Perusich. For the veterans among your Perusich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perusich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perusich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Perusich in 1962 was 79, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perusich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perusich 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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