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Pereyda Family History

Pereyda Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): probably an altered form of Galician Pereyra.

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


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Where is the Pereyda family from?

You can see how Pereyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereyda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pereyda families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pereyda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pereyda families in 1920.
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What did your Pereyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pereyda. 100% of Pereyda men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Pereyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereyda 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pereyda. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pereyda. For the veterans among your Pereyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereyda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pereyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pereyda in 1964 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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