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Perrelet Family History

Perrelet 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: Perret, Perrell, Perrelli, Perrella, Perrett, Perteet, Berrett

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Where is the Perrelet family from?

You can see how Perrelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrelet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perrelet family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perrelet's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Perrelet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrelet 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 75 census records available for the last name Perrelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrelet 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Perrelet. 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 Perrelet. For the veterans among your Perrelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrelet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Perrelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perrelet in 1968 was 84, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perrelet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrelet 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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