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Perzan Family History

Perzan Name Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of perz ‘quickgrass couch grass’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Perun, Marzan, Pelan, Persin, Jerzak, Chrzan, Kerman, Perman, Perrin

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Where is the Perzan family from?

You can see how Perzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perzan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Perzan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perzan families living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Perzan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Perzan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perzan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perzan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Worker and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perzan. 60% of Perzan men worked as a Machine Worker and 100% of Perzan women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Machine Worker
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Perzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perzan 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Perzan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Perzan. For the veterans among your Perzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perzan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Perzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perzan in 1964 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

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