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Peraldo Family History

Peraldo 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: Perala, Prado, Peralta, Gerald, Perales, Perillo, Mercaldo, Giraldo

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Where is the Peraldo family from?

You can see how Peraldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peraldo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Peraldo families living in West Virginia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Peraldo's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Peraldo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peraldo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peraldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peraldo. 56% of Peraldo men worked as a Stone Mason.

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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

  • Stone Mason
    56%
  • Powder Maker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Peraldo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Peraldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peraldo 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Peraldo. 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 107 military records available for the last name Peraldo. For the veterans among your Peraldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peraldo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peraldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peraldo in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peraldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peraldo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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