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Perfler Family History

Perfler 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: Derfler, Peller, Parler, Perrier, Pegler, Eifler, Doerfler, Peeler

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Where is the Perfler family from?

You can see how Perfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perfler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Perfler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perfler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perfler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Perfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Perfler. 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 113 military records available for the last name Perfler. For the veterans among your Perfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perfler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perfler

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