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Peris Family History

Peris Surname Meaning

Catalan: patronymic from the Catalan personal name Pere an equivalent of Peter (compare Perez).

Greek: variant of Perris.

Croatian (Periš): from the personal name Periš a derivative of Pero a pet form of Petar (see Peter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peris family from?

You can see how Peris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Peris families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Peris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peris families in 1891.
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What did your Peris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peris. 50% of Peris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peris. 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 427 military records available for the last name Peris. For the veterans among your Peris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peris in 1963 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peris 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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