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Perrent Family History

Perrent 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: Perret, Perrett, Perren, Parrent, Current, Perron, Herren, Parent

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Where is the Perrent family from?

You can see how Perrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Perrent families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perrent's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Perrent families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Perrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrent 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Perrent. 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 26 military records available for the last name Perrent. For the veterans among your Perrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrent 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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