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Perlich Family History

Perlich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Perlick. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Perlić: nickname derived from perla ‘pearl’ (see Perla).

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Prlić: patronymic from a pet form of personal names beginning with Pr- or a nickname or an occupational name derived from prl(j)iti ‘to steam to burn’.

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


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Where is the Perlich family from?

You can see how Perlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Perlich families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlich's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Perlich families in 1880.
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What did your Perlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlich. 58% of Perlich 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%
  • Clerk
    43%

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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Perlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlich 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Perlich. 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 224 military records available for the last name Perlich. For the veterans among your Perlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Perlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perlich in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlich 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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