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Perou Family History

Perou 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: Pero, Peron, Gerou, Petrou, Peru, Perot, Herod, Heron, Mero, Percy

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Where is the Perou family from?

You can see how Perou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Perou families living in Michigan. This was about 68% of all the recorded Perou's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Perou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perou 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 Perou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perou. 100% of Perou men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Perou 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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perou 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Perou. 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 48 military records available for the last name Perou. For the veterans among your Perou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perou lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Perou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perou in 1974 was 72, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perou 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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