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Peros Family History

Peros Surname Meaning

Greek: probably from a variant of Pieros a French- and Italian-influenced form of the personal name Petros.

Croatian (Peroš): from the personal name Peroš a derivative of Pero a pet form of Petar (see Peter).

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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You can see how Peros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Peros families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Peros's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peros families in 1911.
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What did your Peros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peros. 75% of Peros men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Longshore
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peros 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Peros. 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 290 military records available for the last name Peros. For the veterans among your Peros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peros lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peros in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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