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Perelka Family History

Perelka 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: Perella, Perla, Pereira, Parella, Petrella, Perala, Perel, Peralta

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Where is the Perelka family from?

You can see how Perelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perelka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perelka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelka 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 Perelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Perelka. 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 73 military records available for the last name Perelka. For the veterans among your Perelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Perelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Perelka in 1962 was 51, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelka 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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