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Perlas Family History

Perlas Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): plural form of Perla.

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


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Where is the Perlas family from?

You can see how Perlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perlas families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perlas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Perlas families in 1920.
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What did your Perlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlas. 50% of Perlas men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Perlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlas 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Perlas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Perlas. For the veterans among your Perlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Perlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perlas in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlas 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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