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Pervan Family History

Pervan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Perman, Perzan, German, Verran, Berman, Perla, Perron, Person, Yerian

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Where is the Pervan family from?

You can see how Pervan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pervan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pervan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pervan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pervan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pervan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervan 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Pervan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pervan. For the veterans among your Pervan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pervan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pervan in 1964 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervan 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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