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Perillard Family History

Perillard 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: Pillard, Remillard, Pollard, Maillard, Rouillard, Gillard, Millard

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Where is the Perillard family from?

You can see how Perillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perillard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Perillard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Perillard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Perillard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perillard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perillard 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 Perillard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perillard. 43% of Perillard men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

What Perillard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Perillard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perillard 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Perillard. 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 26 military records available for the last name Perillard. For the veterans among your Perillard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perillard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Perillard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perillard in 1961 was 59, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perillard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perillard 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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