Perschke Family History

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Perschke Name Meaning

German: from Slavic persk ‘perch’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way. German: from Sorbian pjersk ‘bass’ (fish), probably a nickname or an occupational name for a fish dealer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pesce, Peschke, Reschke, Kruschke, Bieschke, Dersch, Fersch, Deuschle

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Perschke Family Origin

Where is the Perschke family from?

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You can see how Perschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perschke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Perschke families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Perschke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Perschke's in the UK. London had the highest population of Perschke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Perschke Family Occupations

What did your Perschke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Perschke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Perschke Historical Records

What Perschke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 758 census records available for the last name Perschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perschke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 306 immigration records available for the last name Perschke. 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 Card

There are 319 military records available for the last name Perschke. For the veterans among your Perschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Perschke Life Expectancy

What is the average Perschke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perschke in 1958 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perschke 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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