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Perrich Family History

Perrich 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: Perich, Perpich, Perlich, Petrich, Herrick, Merrick, Parrish, Fenrich

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Where is the Perrich family from?

You can see how Perrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perrich families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Perrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrich 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Perrich. 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 109 military records available for the last name Perrich. For the veterans among your Perrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Perrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Perrich in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 1997.

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