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Perreaux Family History

Perreaux 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: Perreault, Prideaux, Jarreau, Perra, Barreau, Perras, Breaux, Ferneau

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Where is the Perreaux family from?

You can see how Perreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perreaux family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Perreaux's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perreaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perreaux 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 Perreaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perreaux. 100% of Perreaux men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Perreaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Perreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreaux 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Perreaux. 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 21 military records available for the last name Perreaux. For the veterans among your Perreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreaux lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Perreaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perreaux in 1971 was 66, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perreaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perreaux 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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