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Perschbacher Family History

Perschbacher Surname Meaning

German (Hesse): probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Perschbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perschbacher family from?

You can see how Perschbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perschbacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perschbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Perschbacher families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Perschbacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perschbacher families in 1880.
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What did your Perschbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perschbacher. 21% of Perschbacher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perschbacher women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Brakeman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Perschbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perschbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perschbacher 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Perschbacher. 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 295 military records available for the last name Perschbacher. For the veterans among your Perschbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perschbacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Perschbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perschbacher in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perschbacher 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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