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Peraine Family History

Peraine 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: Perine, Peragine, Perrine, Peraino, Paine, Raine, Persin, Perlin

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Where is the Peraine family from?

You can see how Peraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peraine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peraine families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peraine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peraine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peraine 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 38 census records available for the last name Peraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peraine 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Peraine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peraine. For the veterans among your Peraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peraine lifespan?

Average Peraine life expectancy in 1989 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peraine 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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