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Perlo Family History

Perlo 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: Perla, Pero, Perko, Merlo, Perl, Perro, Perno, Pello, Perlow, Pelo

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Where is the Perlo family from?

You can see how Perlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perlo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perlo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlo 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 Perlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlo. 28% of Perlo men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Perlo women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Merchant
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Lawyer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Perlo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Perlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlo 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Perlo. 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 54 military records available for the last name Perlo. For the veterans among your Perlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perlo in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlo 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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