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Perrar Family History

Perrar 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: Perra, Perras, Ferrar, Serra, Verran, Pear, Perla, Perron, Porras

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Where is the Perrar family from?

You can see how Perrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrar family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Perrar families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perrar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrar 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 41 census records available for the last name Perrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Perrar. 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 Perrar. For the veterans among your Perrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrar 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 Perrar

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