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Pereir Family History

Pereir 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: Pereira, Peter, Preis, Perrier, Persin, Peres, Perlin, Pere, Perel

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Where is the Pereir family from?

You can see how Pereir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pereir family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pereir's in USA. California had the highest population of Pereir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereir 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 29 census records available for the last name Pereir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereir 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pereir. 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 Pereir. For the veterans among your Pereir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereir lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Pereir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pereir in 1988 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pereir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereir 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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