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Perraus Family History

Perraus 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: Perras, Porras, Petrus, Petras, Perra, Perris, Persaud, Parras

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Where is the Perraus family from?

You can see how Perraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perraus family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Perraus families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perraus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perraus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Perraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perraus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Perraus. 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 Perraus. For the veterans among your Perraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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