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Perlia Family History

Perlia 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: Perla, Perlin, Perlis, Berlin, Melia, Merlin, Pella, Serlin, Perna

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Where is the Perlia family from?

You can see how Perlia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perlia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Perlia family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perlia's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Perlia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlia 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 64 census records available for the last name Perlia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlia 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Perlia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Perlia. For the veterans among your Perlia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlia lifespan?

Average Perlia life expectancy in 1976 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlia 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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