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Perpall Family History

Perpall 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: Persall, Perala, Prall, Percell, Perrill, Perrell, Pershall, Pearsall

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Where is the Perpall family from?

You can see how Perpall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perpall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perpall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Perpall families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Perpall's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Perpall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perpall 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 Perpall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perpall. 58% of Perpall men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Perpall women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Perpall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Perpall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perpall 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Perpall. 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 118 military records available for the last name Perpall. For the veterans among your Perpall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perpall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perpall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perpall in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perpall 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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