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Perdew Name Meaning

English: variant of Perdue .

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


Similar surnames: Perren, Prew, Perret, Herde, Perkes, Peres, Pere, Parden, Virden

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Where is the Perdew family from?

You can see how Perdew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perdew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perdew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Perdew families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perdew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perdew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perdew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perdew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perdew. 22% of Perdew men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Perdew women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perdew were Farming and Cook. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Perdew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perdew 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Perdew. 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 Perdew. For the veterans among your Perdew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perdew lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Perdew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perdew in 1954 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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