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Perless Family History

Perless 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, Curless, Perkes, Harless, Perales, Pless, Press, Perley

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Where is the Perless family from?

You can see how Perless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perless families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Perless families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Perless's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perless 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 144 census records available for the last name Perless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perless 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Perless. 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 14 military records available for the last name Perless. For the veterans among your Perless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perless lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Perless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perless in 1964 was 72, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perless 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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