Perwis Family History

Perwis Surname 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: Perris, Peris, Perlis, Lewis, Paris, Preis, Purvis, Persin, Peres, Pettis

5	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
49	Census and Voter Lists
2	Member Trees

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Where is the Perwis family from?

You can see how Perwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perwis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perwis family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Perwis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Perwis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perwis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 49 census records available for the last name Perwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perwis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Perwis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Perwis. For the veterans among your Perwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perwis lifespan?

Perwis Family History

Perwis Surname Meaning

61 record(s) for Perwis

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Perwis Surname Meaning

61 record(s) for Perwis

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Where is the Perwis family from?

What Perwis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Perwis family history

What is the average Perwis lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Perwis family tree

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