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Perewich Family History

Perewich 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: Perich, Perpich, Perlich, Perovich, Persico, Pereira, Reich, Petefish

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Where is the Perewich family from?

You can see how Perewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perewich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perewich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perewich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perewich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perewich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Perewich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Perewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perewich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perewich. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perewich. For the veterans among your Perewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perewich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Perewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Perewich in 1970 was 77, and 83 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perewich 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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