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Perlow Family History

Perlow Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Perlov.

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


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Where is the Perlow family from?

You can see how Perlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perlow families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Perlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perlow families in 1891.
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What did your Perlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perlow. 100% of Perlow 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 Perlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlow 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Perlow. 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 303 military records available for the last name Perlow. For the veterans among your Perlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perlow in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlow 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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