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Perlie Family History

Perlie 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, Perrie, Perle, Perlis, Berlin, Pelle, Perla, Merlin, Erie

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Where is the Perlie family from?

You can see how Perlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Perlie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Perlie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlie 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 104 census records available for the last name Perlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlie 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Perlie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Perlie. For the veterans among your Perlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Perlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perlie in 1972 was 38, and 72 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlie 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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