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Perrans Family History

Perrans 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: Perras, Perrins, Verran, Perron, Porras, Perman, Herran, Persons

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Where is the Perrans family from?

You can see how Perrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrans family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Perrans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Perrans families living in Leicestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Perrans's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Perrans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Perrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrans 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Perrans. 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 Perrans. For the veterans among your Perrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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