This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Perleberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Perleberg Family History

Perleberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Brandenburg called Perleberg.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Perle ‘pearl’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Perleberg family from?

You can see how Perleberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perleberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perleberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Perleberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Perleberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perleberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perleberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Perleberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perleberg. 47% of Perleberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perleberg women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Perleberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Perleberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Perleberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perleberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Perleberg

Passenger Lists

There are 257 immigration records available for the last name Perleberg. 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.

View all Perleberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Perleberg. For the veterans among your Perleberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Perleberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Perleberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Perleberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perleberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perleberg in 1958 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perleberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perleberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Perleberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial