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Perol Family History

Perol 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: Pero, Perl, Peron, Perel, Perot, Herod, Peel, Heron, Parola, Pool

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Where is the Perol family from?

You can see how Perol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perol families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Perol families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Perol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Perol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perol 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Perol. 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 18 military records available for the last name Perol. For the veterans among your Perol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perol lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Perol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perol in 1968 was 81, and 14 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perol 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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