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Perliss Family History

Perliss 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: Perlis, Perlin, Preiss, Perlich, Perkins, Corliss, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Perliss family from?

You can see how Perliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perliss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perliss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perliss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perliss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perliss 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 120 census records available for the last name Perliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perliss 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Perliss. 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 20 military records available for the last name Perliss. For the veterans among your Perliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perliss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Perliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perliss in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perliss 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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