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Perrenoud Family History

Perrenoud Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the Old French personal name Perre a variant of Pierre French form of Peter.

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


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Where is the Perrenoud family from?

You can see how Perrenoud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrenoud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrenoud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Perrenoud families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perrenoud's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Perrenoud families in 1891.
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What did your Perrenoud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrenoud. 40% of Perrenoud men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Trucker
    14%

What Perrenoud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Perrenoud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrenoud 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Perrenoud. 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 280 military records available for the last name Perrenoud. For the veterans among your Perrenoud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrenoud lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Perrenoud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perrenoud in 1957 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrenoud 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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