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Perrero Family History

Perrero 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: Terrero, Ferrero, Herrero, Herrera, Ferrera, Perrier, Perro, Perera

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Where is the Perrero family from?

You can see how Perrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Perrero families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrero's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perrero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrero. 100% of Perrero 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 196 census records available for the last name Perrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrero 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Perrero. 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 38 military records available for the last name Perrero. For the veterans among your Perrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrero lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perrero in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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