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Perrder Family History

Perrder 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: Perrier, Ferrier, Herder, Pender, Berrier, Werder, Pedder, Verrier

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Where is the Perrder family from?

You can see how Perrder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrder family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Perrder families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Perrder families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrder's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Perrder families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Perrder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrder 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perrder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perrder. For the veterans among your Perrder 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 Perrder 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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