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Perhai Family History

Perhai 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: Perham, Derham, Perla, Perman, Merhar, Perna, Pera, Peri, Perra

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Where is the Perhai family from?

You can see how Perhai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perhai families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Perhai's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Perhai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perhai ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Perhai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhai 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Perhai. 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 23 military records available for the last name Perhai. For the veterans among your Perhai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Perhai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Perhai in 1966 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

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