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Perony Family History

Perony 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: Peron, Perona, Peroni, Perone, Heron, Penny, Percy, Leroy, Perron

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Where is the Perony family from?

You can see how Perony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perony family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perony families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perony's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Perony families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Perony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perony 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Perony. 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 9 military records available for the last name Perony. For the veterans among your Perony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perony lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perony 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perony

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