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Perress Family History

Perress Surname Meaning

see Perris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perress family from?

You can see how Perress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perress family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Perress families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Perress's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Perress families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perress. 100% of Perress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Perress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perress 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Perress. 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 12 military records available for the last name Perress. For the veterans among your Perress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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