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Perreng Family History

Perreng 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: Perren, Herring, Perron, Herren, Perrino, Gerren, Ferring, Ferren

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Where is the Perreng family from?

You can see how Perreng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreng family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Perreng families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Perreng's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perreng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perreng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Perreng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreng 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Perreng. 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 1 military records available for the last name Perreng. For the veterans among your Perreng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perreng lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perreng 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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