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Perpich Family History

Perpich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Prpić: nickname derived from prpa ‘trouble inconvenience’ also ‘goat's excrement’ or from prpati ‘to rummage’.

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


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Where is the Perpich family from?

You can see how Perpich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perpich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Perpich families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Perpich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Perpich families in 1920.
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What did your Perpich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perpich. 68% of Perpich men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Perpich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perpich were Surface Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    68%
  • Miner
    26%
  • Surface Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Perpich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Perpich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perpich 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Perpich. 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 251 military records available for the last name Perpich. For the veterans among your Perpich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perpich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perpich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perpich in 1962 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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