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Peruss Family History

Peruss 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: Perusse, Pruss, Russ, Gruss, Prus, Preuss, Peres, Petrus, Perkes

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Where is the Peruss family from?

You can see how Peruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peruss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Peruss families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Peruss's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Peruss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Peruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruss 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peruss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peruss. For the veterans among your Peruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peruss 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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