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Perces Family History

Perces 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: Peres, Perkes, Hermes, Percy, Terres, Mercer, Pierce, Berkes, Verges

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Where is the Perces family from?

You can see how Perces families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perces family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Perces families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Perces families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Perces's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Perces families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perces 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 Perces ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perces. 100% of Perces men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Perces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perces 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Perces. 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 6 military records available for the last name Perces. For the veterans among your Perces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perces lifespan?

Average Perces life expectancy in 2002 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perces 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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