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Perelson Family History

Perelson 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: Person, Peterson, Presson, Perelman, Berenson, Erekson, Peerson

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Where is the Perelson family from?

You can see how Perelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Perelson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Perelson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Perelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelson 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 Perelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perelson. 100% of Perelson men worked as a Manager and 100% of Perelson women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Perelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Perelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelson 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Perelson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Perelson. For the veterans among your Perelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Perelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perelson in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelson 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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