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Perrant Family History

Perrant 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: Verran, Perron, Perman, Herran, Tarrant, Perrino, Ferrand, Perra

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Where is the Perrant family from?

You can see how Perrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Perrant families living in Kentucky. This was about 26% of all the recorded Perrant's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Perrant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Perrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrant 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Perrant. 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 31 military records available for the last name Perrant. For the veterans among your Perrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrant lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Perrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Perrant in 1973 was 76, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrant 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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