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Perlins Family History

Perlins 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, Perkins, Perrins, Perlis, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Herling

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Where is the Perlins family from?

You can see how Perlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perlins families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perlins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perlins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlins 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 Perlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlins. 100% of Perlins men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Perlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlins 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Perlins. 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 14 military records available for the last name Perlins. For the veterans among your Perlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlins lifespan?

Average Perlins life expectancy in 1976 was 48 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 Perlins 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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