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Perreth Family History

Perreth 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: Berreth, Perret, Perrett, Berrett, Hereth, Cerreta, Ferrett, Ereth

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Where is the Perreth family from?

You can see how Perreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perreth families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Perreth family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perreth's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Perreth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Perreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Perreth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Perreth. For the veterans among your Perreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Perreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perreth in 1968 was 66, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perreth 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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