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Peruch Family History

Peruch 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, Perch, Pech, Percy, Pesch, Ferch, Lerch, Pelech, Ruch, Peach

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Where is the Peruch family from?

You can see how Peruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peruch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peruch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Peruch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peruch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peruch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peruch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peruch. 50% of Peruch men worked as a 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
    50%
  • Cement Finisher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Peruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruch 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Peruch. 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 40 military records available for the last name Peruch. For the veterans among your Peruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Peruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peruch in 1956 was 31, and 78 in 2003.

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