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Peral Family History

Peral Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (El) Peral meaning ‘pear tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peral family from?

You can see how Peral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Peral families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Peral's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peral families in 1891.
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What did your Peral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peral. 55% of Peral men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Watch Maker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peral 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peral. 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 59 military records available for the last name Peral. For the veterans among your Peral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peral lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peral in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peral

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peral 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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