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Perhala Family History

Perhala 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, Perla, Perella, Pergola, Peralta, Perham, Pekala, Pershall

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Where is the Perhala family from?

You can see how Perhala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perhala family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perhala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perhala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Perhala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhala 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 Perhala. 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 15 military records available for the last name Perhala. For the veterans among your Perhala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhala lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Perhala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Perhala in 1970 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perhala 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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