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Perrey Family History

Perrey Name Meaning

see Perry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Perry, Perley, Perret, Perkey, Petrey, Perren, Berrey, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Perrey family from?

You can see how Perrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Perrey families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Perrey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perrey. 34% of Perrey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Pcheur
    20%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Picheur
    15%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Perrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrey 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Perrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 760 military records available for the last name Perrey. For the veterans among your Perrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Perrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Perrey in 1952 was 35, and 76 in 2003.

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