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Peralt Family History

Peralt 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: Perala, Peralta, Perault, Perla, Peart, Pera, Perl, Prast, Perel

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Where is the Peralt family from?

You can see how Peralt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peralt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peralt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Peralt families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peralt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peralt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peralt 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 Peralt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peralt. 100% of Peralt men worked as a Stock Boy.

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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

  • Stock Boy
    100%

What Peralt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Peralt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peralt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Peralt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peralt. For the veterans among your Peralt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peralt lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Peralt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peralt in 1985 was 95, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peralt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peralt 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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