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Perreten Family History

Perreten 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, Verbeten, Perretti, Perretta, Perrien, Perrett, Perren

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Where is the Perreten family from?

You can see how Perreten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perreten families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perreten's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Perreten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perreten 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 Perreten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perreten. 75% of Perreten 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 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Perreten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Perreten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreten 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Perreten. 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 48 military records available for the last name Perreten. For the veterans among your Perreten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Perreten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perreten in 1971 was 74, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perreten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perreten 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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