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Perrear Family History

Perrear 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, Perra, Perras, Ferrer, Derrer, Perea, Perret, Perrell

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Where is the Perrear family from?

You can see how Perrear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perrear family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perrear's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Perrear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrear 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 19 census records available for the last name Perrear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrear 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 Perrear. 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 8 military records available for the last name Perrear. For the veterans among your Perrear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrear lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Perrear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Perrear in 1974 was 58, and 73 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrear 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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