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Perville Family History

Perville 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: Verville, Deville, Melville, Neville, Neuville, Carville, Keville

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Where is the Perville family from?

You can see how Perville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perville families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Perville family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Perville's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Perville families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perville 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 53 census records available for the last name Perville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perville 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Perville. 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 Perville. For the veterans among your Perville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perville lifespan?

Average Perville life expectancy in 1998 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perville 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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