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Perve Family History

Perve 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: Pere, Perle, Neve, Berke, Pelle, Percy, Perla, Herre, Erie, Pease

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Where is the Perve family from?

You can see how Perve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perve family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perve families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perve's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Perve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perve 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 61 census records available for the last name Perve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perve 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Perve. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perve. For the veterans among your Perve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perve lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Perve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perve in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perve 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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