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Peryt Family History

Peryt 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: Perot, Pert, Port, Dery, Percy, Perla, Pero, Perko, Peart, Perry

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Where is the Peryt family from?

You can see how Peryt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peryt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peryt family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peryt's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Peryt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peryt 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 Peryt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman Agricultural Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peryt. 100% of Peryt men worked as a Cowman Agricultural Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman Agricultural Worker
    100%

What Peryt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Peryt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peryt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peryt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peryt. For the veterans among your Peryt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peryt lifespan?

Average Peryt life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peryt 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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