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Peryer Family History

Peryer Surname Meaning

see Perrier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peryer family from?

You can see how Peryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peryer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Peryer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Peryer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peryer families in 1891.
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What did your Peryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peryer. 75% of Peryer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Dressmaker
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Peryer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peryer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Peryer. 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 197 military records available for the last name Peryer. For the veterans among your Peryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peryer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Peryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peryer in 1971 was 74, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peryer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peryer 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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