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Perrard Family History

Perrard 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: Gerrard, Bernard, Sherrard, Gerard, Ferrara, Ferrand, Perra, Perras

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Where is the Perrard family from?

You can see how Perrard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Perrard family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrard's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Perrard families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrard 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 171 census records available for the last name Perrard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrard 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Perrard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Perrard. For the veterans among your Perrard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Perrard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perrard in 1967 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrard 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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