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Pereca Family History

Pereca 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: Perera, Pereda, Perea, Percy, Perla, Perna, Pereira, Pera, Pelech

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Where is the Pereca family from?

You can see how Pereca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereca family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Pereca families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pereca's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Pereca families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereca 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 13 census records available for the last name Pereca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereca 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pereca. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pereca. For the veterans among your Pereca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereca lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Pereca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pereca in 1973 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereca 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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