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Peyran Family History

Peyran 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: Verran, Perron, Payan, Perman, Beran, Pera, Peron, Eyman, Herran

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Where is the Peyran family from?

You can see how Peyran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peyran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Peyran families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peyran's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peyran families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Peyran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyran 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Peyran. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peyran. For the veterans among your Peyran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyran lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Peyran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peyran in 1956 was 52, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyran 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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