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Perrean Family History

Perrean 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: Perren, Verran, Perron, Herren, Perman, Herran, Perra, Gerren, Perras

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Where is the Perrean family from?

You can see how Perrean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Perrean families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Perrean families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrean's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Perrean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrean 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 145 census records available for the last name Perrean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrean 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Perrean. 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 14 military records available for the last name Perrean. For the veterans among your Perrean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrean 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perrean

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