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Perisho Family History

Perisho Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Breton (Finistère) and French Périchou (via the intermediate form Perishoe) or perhaps of Breton (Morbihan) Périchot: from a French-influenced pet form of the Breton personal name Péric itself a pet form of Per an equivalent of Peter; or from a French double diminutive of the cognate French name Pierre.

The surnames Périchou and Périchot are rare in France. Compare Parisher and Parisho.

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


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Where is the Perisho family from?

You can see how Perisho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perisho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perisho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Perisho families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Perisho's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Perisho families in 1911.
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What did your Perisho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perisho. 52% of Perisho men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Perisho women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perisho were Teacher and Cashier.

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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
    52%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Perisho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perisho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perisho 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Perisho. 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 330 military records available for the last name Perisho. For the veterans among your Perisho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perisho lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perisho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Perisho in 1962 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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