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Perello Family History

Perello Surname Meaning

Catalan (Perelló): habitational name from any of the places called Perelló in Catalonia and Valencia.

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


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Where is the Perello family from?

You can see how Perello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Perello families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Perello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perello. 23% of Perello men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perello 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Perello. 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 96 military records available for the last name Perello. For the veterans among your Perello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perello lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perello in 1961 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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