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Perahia Family History

Perahia 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: Perala, Peralta, Petralia, Porchia, Pecchia, Perata, Peraza, Serafin

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Where is the Perahia family from?

You can see how Perahia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perahia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perahia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Perahia families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Perahia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Perahia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perahia 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 87 census records available for the last name Perahia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perahia 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Perahia. 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 15 military records available for the last name Perahia. For the veterans among your Perahia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perahia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Perahia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perahia in 1971 was 79, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perahia 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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