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Perovich Family History

Perovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Perović (see Perovic).

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


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Where is the Perovich family from?

You can see how Perovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Perovich families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perovich's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Perovich families in 1911.
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What did your Perovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perovich. 27% of Perovich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Perovich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perovich were Gardner and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Independent Miner
    10%
  • Gardner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Perovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perovich 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Perovich. 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 414 military records available for the last name Perovich. For the veterans among your Perovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perovich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perovich in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perovich 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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