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Perraud Family History

Perraud 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: Persaud, Ferrand, Perra, Perras, Persad, Gerrard, Perrault, Gerrald

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Where is the Perraud family from?

You can see how Perraud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perraud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perraud family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perraud's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Perraud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perraud 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 Perraud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perraud. 100% of Perraud women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Perraud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perraud 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Perraud. 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 84 military records available for the last name Perraud. For the veterans among your Perraud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perraud lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Perraud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perraud in 1967 was 72, and 37 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perraud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perraud 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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