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Perado Family History

Perado Name 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: Prado, Peredo, Pelayo, Prada, Pero, Perko, Grado, Pardo, Rado, Pera

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Where is the Perado family from?

You can see how Perado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perado families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perado's in USA. California had the highest population of Perado families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perado ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Perado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perado 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Perado. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Perado. For the veterans among your Perado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perado lifespan?

Average Perado life expectancy in 1999 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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