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Perng Family History

Perng 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: Peng, Perna, Perno, Feng, Pang, Pong, Meng, Berg, Teng, Kern

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Where is the Perng family from?

You can see how Perng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perng families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Perng families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Perng's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Perng families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perng 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 Perng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perng. 100% of Perng men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Perng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Perng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perng 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Perng. 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 2 military records available for the last name Perng. For the veterans among your Perng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perng lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Perng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perng in 1980 was 66, and 65 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perng 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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