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Perona Family History

Perona Surname Meaning

Catalan: from a feminine derivative of the personal name Pere. Italian: from a derivative of the personal name Pero.

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


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Where is the Perona family from?

You can see how Perona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Perona families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Perona's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perona 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 Perona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perona. 41% of Perona men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Perona women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perona were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Coal Miner
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perona 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Perona. 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 457 military records available for the last name Perona. For the veterans among your Perona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perona lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Perona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perona in 1945 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perona 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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