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Percle Family History

Percle Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Bürkel or Burkel.

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


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Where is the Percle family from?

You can see how Percle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Percle families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Percle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Percle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percle 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 Percle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Percle. 41% of Percle 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Electrician
    8%

What Percle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Percle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percle 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Percle. 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 211 military records available for the last name Percle. For the veterans among your Percle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Percle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Percle in 1957 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Percle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percle 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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