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Perree Family History

Perree Surname Meaning

The name is a respelling of French Perré, probably to preserve the pronunciation and stress. It is a variant of Perray from places so named in Saint Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre et Loire) and in Saivres (Deux-Sèvres). The place-name is said to denote a stony place.

Alternatively, it may be a respelling of Pér(r)ée, derived from an Old French term for a measure of capacity, especially of grain. This gives rise to a nickname that perhaps refers to a grain dealer.

In France, the name is chiefly associated with Normandy and Brittany.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Perree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perree family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Perree family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perree's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Perree families in 1840.
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What did your Perree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Caretaker Public Library and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perree. 100% of Perree men worked as a Caretaker Public Library and 67% of Perree women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Caretaker Public Library
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Perree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perree 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Perree. 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 53 military records available for the last name Perree. For the veterans among your Perree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perree lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Perree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perree in 1959 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

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