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Perrong Family History

Perrong 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: Perron, Berrong, Perrone, Herring, Person, Ferron, Peron, Perro

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Where is the Perrong family from?

You can see how Perrong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perrong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Perrong families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perrong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrong ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Perrong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrong 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Perrong. 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 61 military records available for the last name Perrong. For the veterans among your Perrong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrong lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Perrong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perrong in 1974 was 67, and 94 in 2002.

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