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Perchess Family History

Perchess 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: Marchese, Purchase, Vercher, Peres, Perkes, Parcher, Perch, Peachey

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Where is the Perchess family from?

You can see how Perchess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perchess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perchess family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Perchess's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perchess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perchess 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 13 census records available for the last name Perchess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perchess 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perchess. 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 2 military records available for the last name Perchess. For the veterans among your Perchess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perchess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Perchess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perchess in 1965 was 78, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perchess 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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