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Perd Family History

Perd 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: Pero, Herd, Pera, Perl, Pere, Peri, Perk, Perr, Peru, Perz

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Where is the Perd family from?

You can see how Perd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Perd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Perd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perd 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 459 census records available for the last name Perd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perd 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Perd. 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 337 military records available for the last name Perd. For the veterans among your Perd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perd lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Perd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perd in 1972 was 76, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perd 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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