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Perocheau Family History

Perocheau 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: Deroche, Derocher, Percival, Poche, Roche, Prophet, Desrochers

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Where is the Perocheau family from?

You can see how Perocheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perocheau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Perocheau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perocheau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perocheau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perocheau 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 52 census records available for the last name Perocheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perocheau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Perocheau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Perocheau. For the veterans among your Perocheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perocheau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Perocheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Perocheau in 1972 was 74, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perocheau 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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