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Perles Family History

Perles 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: Peres, Perkes, Perales, Perley, Perle, Jerles, Perlis, Hermes, Peller

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Where is the Perles family from?

You can see how Perles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Perles families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Perles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perles 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 Perles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perles. 30% of Perles men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perles 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Perles. 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 218 military records available for the last name Perles. For the veterans among your Perles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Perles in 1963 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perles 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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