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Perline Family History

Perline 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, Perine, Perrine, Berlin, Merlin, Carline, Exline, Serlin

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Where is the Perline family from?

You can see how Perline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perline family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Perline families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Perline's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Perline families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perline 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 Perline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perline. 43% of Perline men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Perline women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perline were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Perline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Perline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perline 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Perline. 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 75 military records available for the last name Perline. For the veterans among your Perline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perline lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Perline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Perline in 1968 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perline 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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