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Perell Family History

Perell 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, Perel, Percell, Perrell, Prell, Perelli, Persell, Pernell

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Where is the Perell family from?

You can see how Perell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perell families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Perell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Perell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perell 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 Perell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perell. 100% of Perell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Perell women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Perell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perell 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Perell. 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 169 military records available for the last name Perell. For the veterans among your Perell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Perell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Perell in 1954 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perell 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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