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Perza Family History

Perza 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: Perla, Pezza, Perna, Pera, Perra, Penza, Perea, Perz, Perzan, Peraza

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Where is the Perza family from?

You can see how Perza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Perza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Perza family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perza's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Perza families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perza 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 Perza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perza. 72% of Perza 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Perza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Perza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perza 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Perza. 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 22 military records available for the last name Perza. For the veterans among your Perza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perza lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Perza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perza in 1945 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perza 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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