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Perz Family History

Perz Surname Meaning

Polish: from perz ‘quickgrass couch grass’. German: from a South German pet form of the personal name Berthold. This is also a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar) and may alternatively be derived from a Germanized Slovenian diminutive of a loanword from German meaning ‘wild boar’ (see Pere compare 3 below) or ‘bear’ (compare Peer).

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Perc: patronymic or a pet form of the personal name Per an obsolete short form of Peter; or a nickname derived from per ‘wild boar’ (see Pere compare 2 above).

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


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Where is the Perz family from?

You can see how Perz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perz families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perz's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Perz families in 1891.
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What did your Perz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perz. 27% of Perz men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Perz women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perz were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Winder
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Perz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perz. 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 782 military records available for the last name Perz. For the veterans among your Perz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Perz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perz in 1954 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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