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Peraner Family History

Peraner 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: Berner, Prager, Penner, Pranger, Kerner, Prater, Lerner, Kraner

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Where is the Peraner family from?

You can see how Peraner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peraner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peraner families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Peraner families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Peraner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Peraner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peraner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peraner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Peraner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peraner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Peraner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peraner. For the veterans among your Peraner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peraner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Peraner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peraner in 1960 was 56, and 74 in 2000.

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