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Perille Family History

Perille 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: Perillo, Perilli, Pille, Deville, Pelle, Neville, Perella, Paille

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Where is the Perille family from?

You can see how Perille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Perille families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Perille's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Perille families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perille 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 Perille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perille. 50% of Perille men worked as a Driver and 100% of Perille women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Driver
    50%
  • Chemist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Perille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Perille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perille 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Perille. 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 77 military records available for the last name Perille. For the veterans among your Perille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perille lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Perille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perille in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perille 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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