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Peerlefs Family History

Peerlefs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peebles, Peeples, Peoples, Peres, Perkes, Peeler, Dethlefs, Perales

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Where is the Peerlefs family from?

You can see how Peerlefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peerlefs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Peerlefs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peerlefs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peerlefs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Peerlefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peerlefs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Peerlefs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peerlefs. For the veterans among your Peerlefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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