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Peran Family History

Peran 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, Beran, Pera, Peron, Pean, Pelan, Perun, Perin, Teran, Perzan

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Where is the Peran family from?

You can see how Peran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Peran family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Peran's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Peran families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peran. 100% of Peran women worked as a No Occupation.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    100%

What Peran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Peran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peran 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Peran. 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 155 military records available for the last name Peran. For the veterans among your Peran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Peran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peran in 1967 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peran 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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