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Perey Family History

Perey 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: Percy, Perry, Peres, Prey, Pere, Perel, Perez, Perea, Perley, Perkey

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Where is the Perey family from?

You can see how Perey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perey 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 Perey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Coalfiller Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perey. 100% of Perey men worked as a Colliery Coalfiller Below and 100% of Perey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Coalfiller Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Perey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perey. 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 588 military records available for the last name Perey. For the veterans among your Perey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Perey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Perey in 1967 was 48, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perey 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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