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Perlberg Family History

Perlberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Perleberg.

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


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Where is the Perlberg family from?

You can see how Perlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Perlberg families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Perlberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlberg 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 Perlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlberg. 24% of Perlberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Perlberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perlberg were Carpenter and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Dress Maker
    23%

What Perlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlberg 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Perlberg. 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 360 military records available for the last name Perlberg. For the veterans among your Perlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perlberg in 1962 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlberg 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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