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Pereau Family History

Pereau 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, Gereau, Perla, Perman, Perna, Pera, Peres, Pere, Perel, Lareau

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Where is the Pereau family from?

You can see how Pereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pereau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pereau family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Pereau's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pereau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pereau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pereau. 46% of Pereau 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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Pereau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pereau. 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 135 military records available for the last name Pereau. For the veterans among your Pereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pereau in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pereau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereau 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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