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Perkall Family History

Perkall 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: Persall, Perala, Prall, Pekala, Percell, Perrill, Perkel, Perrell

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Where is the Perkall family from?

You can see how Perkall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perkall families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perkall's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Perkall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkall 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 51 census records available for the last name Perkall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Perkall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Perkall. For the veterans among your Perkall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perkall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perkall in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkall 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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