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Perschon Family History

Perschon 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: Person, Perschke, Gershon, Kerschen, Persson, Mershon, Parson, Perron

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Where is the Perschon family from?

You can see how Perschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perschon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perschon families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Perschon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perschon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perschon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perschon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perschon. 100% of Perschon men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%

What Perschon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Perschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perschon 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Perschon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Perschon. For the veterans among your Perschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perschon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Perschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perschon in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perschon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perschon 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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