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Perrea Family History

Perrea 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, Perea, Perret, Petrea, Peryea, Perren, Serra, Perla, Perron

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Where is the Perrea family from?

You can see how Perrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Perrea families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Perrea's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Perrea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrea 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 Perrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrea. 100% of Perrea men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Perrea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Perrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrea 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Perrea. 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 33 military records available for the last name Perrea. For the veterans among your Perrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrea lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Perrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perrea in 1956 was 24, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perrea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrea 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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