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Percely Family History

Percely Name 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: Percell, Percy, Purcell, Perel, Perley, Perkel, Piercey, Perrell

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Where is the Percely family from?

You can see how Percely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Percely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Percely family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Percely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Percely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Percely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Percely. 100% of Percely women worked as a Cashier. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Percely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percely 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Percely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Percely. For the veterans among your Percely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percely lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Percely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Percely in 1982 was 71, and 64 in 1999.

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