Peru Surname Meaning & Peru Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Peru family from?

You can see how Peru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peru family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peru families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Peru families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Peru's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peru families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peru surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

View Census Data for Peru

What Peru family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peru census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Peru

Passenger Lists

There are 527 immigration records available for the last name Peru. 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.

View all Peru immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Peru. For the veterans among your Peru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Peru military records

You've only scratched the surface of Peru family history

Discover More

What is the average Peru lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Peru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Peru in 1952 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Peru Family History