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Perlite Family History

Perlite 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, Ferlita, Perlich, Perrie, Ferlito, Pertile, Gerlitz, Perlick

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Where is the Perlite family from?

You can see how Perlite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Perlite families living in Georgia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Perlite's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Perlite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlite 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 145 census records available for the last name Perlite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlite 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Perlite. 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 Perlite. For the veterans among your Perlite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlite lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Perlite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perlite in 1975 was 80, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlite 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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