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Perola Family History

Perola 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: Parola, Perla, Pesola, Perala, Pergola, Perona, Merola, Pola, Pero

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Where is the Perola family from?

You can see how Perola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Perola families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Perola's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perola 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 Perola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Costurera was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perola. 100% of Perola women worked as a Costurera.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

What Perola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Perola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perola 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Perola. 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 19 military records available for the last name Perola. For the veterans among your Perola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perola lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1984, in the United States, Perola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Perola in 1958 was 48, and 71 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perola 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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