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Perero Family History

Perero 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: Perro, Perera, Peredo, Peter, Cerro, Perron, Pero, Severo, Perko

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Where is the Perero family from?

You can see how Perero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perero families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perero's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Perero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perero ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Perero ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Perero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perero 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Perero. 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 73 military records available for the last name Perero. For the veterans among your Perero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perero lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Perero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perero in 1971 was 68, and 85 in 2001.

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