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Pervel Family History

Pervel 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: Perel, Perkel, Peel, Marvel, Mergel, Ermel, Perl, Peres, Pere, Perkes

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Where is the Pervel family from?

You can see how Pervel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pervel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pervel families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pervel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pervel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervel 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 52 census records available for the last name Pervel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pervel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pervel. For the veterans among your Pervel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Pervel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pervel in 1984 was 87, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervel 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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