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Perani Family History

Perani 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: Pirani, Perini, Peroni, Geraci, Perman, Perna, Beran, Pera, Virani

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Where is the Perani family from?

You can see how Perani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Perani families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Perani's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Perani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perani 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 Perani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perani. 43% of Perani men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Coal Loader
    29%
  • Relief
    29%

What Perani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Perani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perani 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Perani. 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 28 military records available for the last name Perani. For the veterans among your Perani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Perani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perani in 1965 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perani 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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