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Perolio Family History

Perolio 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: Perlin, Perillo, Petronio, Peroni, Perlis, Berlin, Parola, Pioli

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Where is the Perolio family from?

You can see how Perolio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perolio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perolio families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perolio's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Perolio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perolio 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 Perolio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Wrapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perolio. 100% of Perolio women worked as a Cigar Wrapper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Wrapper
    100%

What Perolio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Perolio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perolio 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Perolio. 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 53 military records available for the last name Perolio. For the veterans among your Perolio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perolio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Perolio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perolio in 1967 was 61, and 42 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perolio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perolio 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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