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Perzy Family History

Perzy 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: Percy, Perry, Perz, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Penny, Leroy, Ferry

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Where is the Perzy family from?

You can see how Perzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perzy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Perzy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Perzy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perzy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perzy 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 92 census records available for the last name Perzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perzy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Perzy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Perzy. For the veterans among your Perzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perzy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Perzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perzy in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perzy 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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