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Perez Torres Family History

Perez Torres 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: De La Torre, Della Torre, Torres, Kerestes, La Torre, Paratore

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Where is the Perez Torres family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perez Torres 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 Perez Torres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perez Torres. 33% of Perez Torres men worked as a Labrador and 24% of Perez Torres women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perez Torres were Jornalero and Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    33%
  • Labrador
    17%
  • Agricultor
    10%
  • Jornalero
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    24%
  • Bordadora
    18%
  • Sirvienta
    18%
  • Costurera
    18%

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Passenger Lists

There are 560 immigration records available for the last name Perez Torres. 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 287 military records available for the last name Perez Torres. For the veterans among your Perez Torres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perez Torres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Perez Torres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perez Torres in 1967 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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