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Perilla Family History

Perilla Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia and the Philippines): nickname from Spanish perilla ‘goatee’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perilla family from?

You can see how Perilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Perilla families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perilla's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perilla 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 Perilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perilla. 34% of Perilla men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Perilla women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perilla were Manager and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tapper
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Presser
    40%

What Perilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Perilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perilla 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Perilla. 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 55 military records available for the last name Perilla. For the veterans among your Perilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perilla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Perilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perilla in 1967 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perilla 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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