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Perilloux Name Meaning

French (also Périlloux):: nickname derived from (Old) Occitan perilh ‘misfortune’ (from Latin periculum ‘danger’). alternatively a habitational name from Périllou or (Le) Périlhou names of several places in the southwestern part of France. Compare Perrilloux .

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


Similar surnames: Perillo, Friloux, Priolo, Veilleux, Trillo, Rioux, Primeaux, Petillo

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Where is the Perilloux family from?

You can see how Perilloux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perilloux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perilloux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Perilloux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perilloux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perilloux families in 1880.
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What did your Perilloux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perilloux. 67% of Perilloux men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Perilloux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perilloux 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Perilloux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 304 military records available for the last name Perilloux. For the veterans among your Perilloux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perilloux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Perilloux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perilloux in 1965 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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