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Perelle Family History

Perelle 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, Perelli, Pelle, Parella, Petrella, Preble, Petrelli, Perel

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Where is the Perelle family from?

You can see how Perelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perelle families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelle 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 248 census records available for the last name Perelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelle 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Perelle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Perelle. For the veterans among your Perelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Perelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perelle in 1976 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelle 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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