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Perelis Family History

Perelis 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: Perlis, Preis, Peres, Perella, Perlin, Perel, Perales, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Perelis family from?

You can see how Perelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Perelis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perelis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perelis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelis 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 33 census records available for the last name Perelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelis 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Perelis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Perelis. For the veterans among your Perelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Perelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perelis in 1966 was 84, and 75 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelis 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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