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Perella Family History

Perella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a female derivative of the personal name Pero.

Catalan: habitational name from any of various places called Perella in the Vallespir, Solsonè, and Ripollès areas (northern Catalonia) and also in Minorca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perella family from?

You can see how Perella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perella families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Perella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perella families in 1891.
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What did your Perella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perella. 100% of Perella men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 100% of Perella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perella 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Perella. 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 398 military records available for the last name Perella. For the veterans among your Perella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Perella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perella in 1955 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perella 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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