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Peerles Family History

Peerles 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: Peebles, Peeples, Peoples, Peres, Perkes, Peeler, Perales, Peebler

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Where is the Peerles family from?

You can see how Peerles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peerles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peerles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peerles families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Peerles's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Peerles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peerles 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 70 census records available for the last name Peerles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peerles 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Peerles. 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 41 military records available for the last name Peerles. For the veterans among your Peerles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peerles lifespan?

Average Peerles life expectancy in 1964 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peerles 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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