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Perier Family History

Perier 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: Perrier, Prier, Perper, Porter, Berner, Peter, Prior, Berger, Kerker

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Where is the Perier family from?

You can see how Perier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Perier families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Perier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perier 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 Perier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Perier. 39% of Perier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perier women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Perier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perier 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Perier. 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 111 military records available for the last name Perier. For the veterans among your Perier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perier in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perier 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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