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Pervear Family History

Pervear 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: Perea, Peryea, Puryear, Server, Perper, Porter, Berner, Peter, Beaver

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Where is the Pervear family from?

You can see how Pervear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pervear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pervear family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pervear's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pervear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pervear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervear 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pervear. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pervear. For the veterans among your Pervear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervear lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pervear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pervear in 1961 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervear 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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