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Perlian Family History

Perlian 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: Perlin, Perlman, Berlin, Pelikan, Perla, Merlin, Serlin, Yerian

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Where is the Perlian family from?

You can see how Perlian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlian family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perlian's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Perlian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlian 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 39 census records available for the last name Perlian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlian 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perlian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Perlian. For the veterans among your Perlian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Perlian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Perlian in 1971 was 80, and 75 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlian 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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