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Peroney Family History

Peroney 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: Meroney, Perone, Cerney, Peron, Deloney, Pedone, Ferone, Moroney

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Where is the Peroney family from?

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

What did your Peroney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peroney. 100% of Peroney men worked as a Loader. .

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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

  • Loader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Peroney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peroney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Peroney. 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 Peroney. For the veterans among your Peroney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peroney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Peroney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peroney in 1965 was 72, and 54 in 2001.

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