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Perle Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Perel . German: from French Perlet a variant of Parlet a diminutive of Parlier .

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


Similar surnames: Perl, Pelle, Pere, Merle, Perla, Werle, Erle, Ergle, Mele, Pohle

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Where is the Perle family from?

You can see how Perle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Perle families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Perle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perle. 100% of Perle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perle 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Perle. 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 594 military records available for the last name Perle. For the veterans among your Perle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Perle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Perle in 1964 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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