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Peraza Family History

Peraza Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): perhaps a variant of Pedraza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peraza family from?

You can see how Peraza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peraza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Peraza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peraza family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peraza's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Peraza families in 1891.
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What did your Peraza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peraza. 67% of Peraza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peraza women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Polica
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Peraza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peraza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peraza 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Peraza. 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 188 military records available for the last name Peraza. For the veterans among your Peraza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peraza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peraza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peraza in 1966 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peraza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peraza 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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