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Peros Name Meaning

Greek: probably from a variant of Pieros a French- and Italian-influenced form of the personal name Petros . Croatian (Peroš): from the personal name Peroš a derivative of Pero a pet form of Petar (see Peter ). Filipino: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pero, Peron, Peres, Petros, Peris, Perot, Perks, Eros, Speros, Herod

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Where is the Peros family from?

You can see how Peros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Peros families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peros's in USA. California had the highest population of Peros families in 1880.
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What did your Peros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peros. 75% of Peros 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
    75%
  • Longshore
    25%
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Passenger Lists

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Peros. 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 290 military records available for the last name Peros. For the veterans among your Peros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peros lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peros in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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