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Pervall Family History

Pervall 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, Devall, Perrill, Perrell, Pershall

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Where is the Pervall family from?

You can see how Pervall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pervall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pervall families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pervall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pervall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervall 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 Pervall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pervall. 45% of Pervall men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    23%

What Pervall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Pervall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervall 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pervall. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pervall. For the veterans among your Pervall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pervall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pervall in 1961 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervall 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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