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Perig Family History

Perig 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: Peri, Peris, Perin, Perigo, Gerig, Paris, Pepin, Berg, Prim, Peil

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Where is the Perig family from?

You can see how Perig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Perig families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Perig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Perig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perig 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 110 census records available for the last name Perig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perig 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Perig. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perig. For the veterans among your Perig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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