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Perrera Family History

Perrera 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: Herrera, Ferrera, Perera, Perreira, Carrera, Pereira, Perrier

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Where is the Perrera family from?

You can see how Perrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Perrera family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perrera's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Perrera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrera 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 Perrera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrera. 72% of Perrera men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Deliverers
    15%

What Perrera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Perrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrera 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Perrera. 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 83 military records available for the last name Perrera. For the veterans among your Perrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Perrera in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perrera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrera 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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