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Perelstein Family History

Perelstein 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: Perlstein, Edelstein, Mermelstein, Pearlstein, Bernstein, Levenstein

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Where is the Perelstein family from?

You can see how Perelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perelstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perelstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelstein 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 Perelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perelstein. 100% of Perelstein 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%

What Perelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Perelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelstein 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Perelstein. 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 27 military records available for the last name Perelstein. For the veterans among your Perelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Perelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perelstein in 1954 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perelstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perelstein 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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