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Perch Family History

Perch Name Meaning

English: from Middle English perche ‘rod pole linear measure of land’ perhaps for one who cultivated a plot of this size. English: habitational name from Perche a former province of northern France. Americanized form of German Pertsch or possibly of Pförtsch (see Pfortsch ).

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


Similar surnames: Pech, Ferch, Peach, Lerch, Pesch, Berch, Petch, Karch, Dersch, Horch

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Where is the Perch family from?

You can see how Perch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Perch families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Perch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perch families in 1911.
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What did your Perch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Perch. 38% of Perch men worked as a Trapper and 100% of Perch women worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Perch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perch. 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 666 military records available for the last name Perch. For the veterans among your Perch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Perch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Perch in 1956 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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