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Perhall Family History

Perhall 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: Pershall, Persall, Newhall, Perala, Parshall, Prall, Perham, Percell

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Where is the Perhall family from?

You can see how Perhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Perhall families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Perhall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Perhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhall 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 82 census records available for the last name Perhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Perhall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perhall. For the veterans among your Perhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhall lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Perhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perhall in 1984 was 95, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perhall 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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