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Perpish Family History

Perpish 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: Perpich, Parrish, Perich, Gerrish, Popish, Perlich, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Perpish family from?

You can see how Perpish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perpish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perpish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Perpish families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perpish's in USA. California had the highest population of Perpish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perpish 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 13 census records available for the last name Perpish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perpish 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 Perpish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perpish. For the veterans among your Perpish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perpish lifespan?

Average Perpish life expectancy in 1991 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perpish 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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