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Perre Family History

Perre 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: Herre, Perry, Petre, Pierre, Pere, Perro, Perra, Ferre, Perr, Perret

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Where is the Perre family from?

You can see how Perre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Perre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Perre families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perre's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Perre families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perre 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 Perre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perre. 100% of Perre 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
    100%

What Perre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perre 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 Perre. 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 381 military records available for the last name Perre. For the veterans among your Perre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perre in 1962 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perre 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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