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Perpena Family History

Perpena 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: Perna, De Pena, Perera, Pereda, Perea, Perona, Serena, Gerena, Peryea

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Where is the Perpena family from?

You can see how Perpena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perpena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perpena family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Perpena's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Perpena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perpena 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 28 census records available for the last name Perpena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perpena 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 immigration records available for the last name Perpena. 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 1 military records available for the last name Perpena. For the veterans among your Perpena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perpena lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Perpena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perpena in 1984 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perpena 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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