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Perche Family History

Perche 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: Perch, Lerche, Porche, Percle, Pech, Percy, Poche, Pierce, Perdue

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Where is the Perche family from?

You can see how Perche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perche family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Perche family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perche's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perche 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 Perche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perche. 100% of Perche 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
    100%

What Perche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Perche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perche 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Perche. 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 52 military records available for the last name Perche. For the veterans among your Perche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perche lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Perche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Perche in 1988 was 72, and 32 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perche 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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