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Perolla Family History

Perolla 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: Perella, Merolla, Parola, Perla, Pella, Pesola, Parella, Petrella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perolla 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 91 census records available for the last name Perolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perolla 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Perolla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Perolla. For the veterans among your Perolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perolla lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Perolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perolla in 1976 was 64, and 84 in 1999.

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