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Perath Family History

Perath 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: Porath, Perata, Erath, Rath, Heath, Prata, Pera, Perala, Perich

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Where is the Perath family from?

You can see how Perath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perath family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Perath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perath 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 46 census records available for the last name Perath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Perath. 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 12 military records available for the last name Perath. For the veterans among your Perath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perath lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Perath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Perath in 1975 was 86, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perath 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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