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Perabo Family History

Perabo 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: Pelayo, Pero, Perko, Pera, Deramo, Ceraso, Perala, Perro, Paramo

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Where is the Perabo family from?

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

What did your Perabo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Perabo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perabo 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Perabo. 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 37 military records available for the last name Perabo. For the veterans among your Perabo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perabo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Perabo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perabo in 1968 was 69, and 88 in 1989.

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