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Perzer Family History

Perzer 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: Herzer, Pelzer, Perper, Porter, Berner, Peter, Berger, Kerker, Pepper

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Where is the Perzer family from?

You can see how Perzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Perzer families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Perzer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Perzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perzer 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 Perzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perzer. 100% of Perzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Perzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perzer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Perzer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Perzer. For the veterans among your Perzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perzer lifespan?

Average Perzer life expectancy in 1971 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perzer 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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