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Perady Family History

Perady 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: Parady, Percy, Prada, Perry, Pray, Purdy, Pera, Perala, Prado, Brady

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Where is the Perady family from?

You can see how Perady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perady family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perady families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Perady families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Perady's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Perady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perady 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 61 census records available for the last name Perady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perady 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Perady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Perady. For the veterans among your Perady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perady lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perady 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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