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Pereiro Family History

Pereiro 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: Pereira, Persico, Perro, Perera, Pereida, Perrino, Pineiro, Peredo

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Where is the Pereiro family from?

You can see how Pereiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereiro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pereiro families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pereiro families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pereiro's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pereiro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereiro 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 Pereiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pereiro. 100% of Pereiro men worked as a Cleaner.

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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

  • Cleaner
    100%

What Pereiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Pereiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereiro 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Pereiro. 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 94 military records available for the last name Pereiro. For the veterans among your Pereiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereiro lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pereiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pereiro in 1961 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pereiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereiro 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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