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Perling Family History

Perling 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: Herling, Perlin, Werling, Peeling, Sperling, Berling, Erling, Persing

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Where is the Perling family from?

You can see how Perling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Perling families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Perling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perling 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 Perling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perling. 50% of Perling men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Perling women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Perling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Perling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perling 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Perling. 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 131 military records available for the last name Perling. For the veterans among your Perling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Perling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Perling in 1964 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perling 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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