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Pervere Family History

Pervere 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: Revere, Severe, Perera, Devere, Cervera, Levere, Server, Perper

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Where is the Pervere family from?

You can see how Pervere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pervere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pervere families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pervere's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pervere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pervere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pervere. 30% of Pervere men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Pervere women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pervere were Fireman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Pervere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Pervere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervere 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pervere. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pervere. For the veterans among your Pervere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervere lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Pervere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pervere in 1960 was 44, and 100 in 2002.

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