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Peryear Family History

Peryear 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: Peryea, Puryear, Perea, Pryer, Puyear, Peyer, Perper, Porter, Berner

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Where is the Peryear family from?

You can see how Peryear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peryear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peryear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Peryear families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Peryear's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Peryear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peryear 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 Peryear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peryear. 100% of Peryear 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
    100%

What Peryear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Peryear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peryear 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 immigration records available for the last name Peryear. 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 39 military records available for the last name Peryear. For the veterans among your Peryear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peryear lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Peryear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peryear in 1979 was 83, and 90 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peryear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peryear 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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