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Percent Family History

Percent 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: Parent, Sergent, Percell, Perret, Berent, Perrett, Perteet, Perren

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Where is the Percent family from?

You can see how Percent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Percent family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Percent's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Percent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Percent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Percent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percent 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Percent. 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 18 military records available for the last name Percent. For the veterans among your Percent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percent lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Percent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Percent in 1947 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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