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Perce Family History

Perce 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: Percy, Pierce, Pere, Perch, Pesce, Peace, Perle, Pearce, Pence

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Where is the Perce family from?

You can see how Perce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Perce families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Perce's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perce families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perce. 26% of Perce men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Perce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perce were Mechanic and Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Perce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perce 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perce. 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 865 military records available for the last name Perce. For the veterans among your Perce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perce lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perce in 1962 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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