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Percola Family History

Percola 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: Pergola, Parola, Perla, Pesola, Perella, Perala, Ercole, Pecora

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Where is the Percola family from?

You can see how Percola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Percola families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Percola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Percola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percola 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 90 census records available for the last name Percola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percola 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Percola. 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 19 military records available for the last name Percola. For the veterans among your Percola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percola lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Percola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Percola in 1974 was 58, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percola 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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