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Perenyi Family History

Perenyi 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: Terenzi, Parenti, Perini, Peretti, Perelli, Peroni, Penny, Percy

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Where is the Perenyi family from?

You can see how Perenyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perenyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perenyi family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perenyi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Perenyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perenyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perenyi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perenyi. 100% of Perenyi 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 90 census records available for the last name Perenyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perenyi 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Perenyi. 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 76 military records available for the last name Perenyi. For the veterans among your Perenyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perenyi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Perenyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perenyi in 1964 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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