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Perale Family History

Perale 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, Perales, Perle, Peralez, Peale, Percle, Pelle, Perla, Pease

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Perale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perale 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Perale. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perale. For the veterans among your Perale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perale lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Perale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perale in 1970 was 70, and 57 in 1994.

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