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Pereda Family History

Pereda Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Galician: habitational name from any of the places mostly in Asturias (Spain) called Pereda.

It is derived from the word pereda, which means ‘pear tree orchard’.

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


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Where is the Pereda family from?

You can see how Pereda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pereda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pereda families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pereda's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pereda families in 1911.
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What did your Pereda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pereda. 56% of Pereda men worked as a Laborer and 64% of Pereda women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pereda were Superintendent and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • S S Clerk
    12%
  • Superintendent
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    64%
  • Laundress
    37%

What Pereda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pereda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereda 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pereda. 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 146 military records available for the last name Pereda. For the veterans among your Pereda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereda lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pereda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pereda in 1943 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pereda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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