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Peercy Family History

Peercy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Percy.

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


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Where is the Peercy family from?

You can see how Peercy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peercy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peercy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Peercy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Peercy's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Peercy families in 1911.
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What did your Peercy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peercy. 58% of Peercy men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

What Peercy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peercy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peercy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Peercy. 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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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Peercy. For the veterans among your Peercy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peercy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Peercy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peercy in 1955 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peercy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peercy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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