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Perch Family History

Perch Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English perche ‘rod pole linear measure of land’ perhaps for one who cultivated a plot of this size.

English: habitational name from Perche a former province of northern France.

Americanized form of German Pertsch or possibly of Pförtsch (see Pfortsch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perch family from?

You can see how Perch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Perch families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Perch's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Perch families in 1891.
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What did your Perch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perch. 50% of Perch men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 75% of Perch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perch were Bank Clerk and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%
  • Salvation Army Officer
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Perch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perch. 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 666 military records available for the last name Perch. For the veterans among your Perch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Perch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Perch in 1956 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perch 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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