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Perdreau Family History

Perdreau 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: Gendreau, Perdue, Jarreau, Mersereau, Perera, Perra, Barreau

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Where is the Perdreau family from?

You can see how Perdreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perdreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perdreau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Perdreau family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perdreau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perdreau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Perdreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perdreau 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Perdreau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Perdreau. For the veterans among your Perdreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perdreau lifespan?

Average Perdreau life expectancy in 1976 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perdreau 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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