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Perejda Family History

Perejda 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: Pereida, Pereda, Pereira, Perella, Merenda, Perera, Perea, Sereda

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Where is the Perejda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perejda 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 Perejda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perejda. 100% of Perejda women worked as an Assembler.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Perejda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perejda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Perejda. 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 17 military records available for the last name Perejda. For the veterans among your Perejda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perejda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Perejda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perejda in 1966 was 49, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perejda 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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