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Perano Family History

Perano 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: Perno, Verano, Peirano, Perino, Peraino, Pelayo, Cerino, Pero, Perko

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Where is the Perano family from?

You can see how Perano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Perano families living in Michigan. This was about 34% of all the recorded Perano's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Perano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perano. 47% of Perano 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Messenger
    14%
  • Sprayer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perano 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Perano. 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 81 military records available for the last name Perano. For the veterans among your Perano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Perano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perano in 1962 was 85, and 41 in 2001.

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