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Perscheid Family History

Perscheid 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: Larscheid, Eischeid, Scheid, Perschke, Kerscher, Olmscheid, Herscher

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Where is the Perscheid family from?

You can see how Perscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perscheid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perscheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Perscheid families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Perscheid's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Perscheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perscheid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perscheid ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Perscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perscheid 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Perscheid. 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 46 military records available for the last name Perscheid. For the veterans among your Perscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perscheid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Perscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perscheid in 1962 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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