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Perelli Family History

Perelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perello a pet form of the personal name Pero.

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


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Where is the Perelli family from?

You can see how Perelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perelli families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perelli's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perelli families in 1891.
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What did your Perelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perelli. 100% of Perelli 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 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 Perelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelli 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Perelli. 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 346 military records available for the last name Perelli. For the veterans among your Perelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Perelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Perelli in 1954 was 55, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelli 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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