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Perkhiser Family History

Perkhiser 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: Berkheiser, Werkheiser, Berkheimer, Peiser, Perrier, Preiser

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Where is the Perkhiser family from?

You can see how Perkhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkhiser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perkhiser families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkhiser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Perkhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Perkhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkhiser 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 Perkhiser. 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 25 military records available for the last name Perkhiser. For the veterans among your Perkhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkhiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Perkhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perkhiser in 1967 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkhiser 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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