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Perras Family History

Perras Surname Meaning

French (mainly Rhône): topographic name for someone who lived in a stony place or near an obvious pile of stones from a derivative of pierre ‘rock’ meaning ‘pile of stones’;

or perhaps a habitational name from Perras the name of a few places in the southwestern part of France.

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


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Where is the Perras family from?

You can see how Perras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Perras families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Perras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perras families in 1891.
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What did your Perras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Perras. 23% of Perras men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Perras women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perras were Comptable and Student.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Comptable
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Comptable
    17%
  • Student
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perras. 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 939 military records available for the last name Perras. For the veterans among your Perras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perras lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Perras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Perras in 1954 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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