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Perreria Family History

Perreria 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: Herrera, Ferrera, Perera, Perreira, Perretta, Perrella, Ferreri

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Where is the Perreria family from?

You can see how Perreria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perreria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perreria families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perreria's in USA. California had the highest population of Perreria families in 1920.
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What did your Perreria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perreria. 58% of Perreria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perreria women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    58%
  • Nurseryman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Perreria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perreria 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Perreria. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perreria. For the veterans among your Perreria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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