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Perocier Family History

Perocier 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: Perrier, Bercier, Mercier, Procter, Derocher, Verdier, Ferrier

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perocier 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 Perocier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Perocier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perocier 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Perocier. 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 Perocier. For the veterans among your Perocier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perocier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Perocier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perocier in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

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