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Perra Family History

Perra Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): from Sardinian perra ‘leg thigh’ or in the Logudorese dialect ‘stubbornness pig-headedness’ (from Spanish perra) in either sense applied as a nickname.

Habitational name from a place in Sardinia named Perra recorded in medieval documents but now lost.

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


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You can see how Perra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Perra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Perra families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Perra's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perra families in 1911.
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What did your Perra ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perra. 82% of Perra 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
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Perra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perra 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Perra. 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 512 military records available for the last name Perra. For the veterans among your Perra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Perra in 1961 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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