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Perraglia Family History

Perraglia 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: Petraglia, Petralia, Perala, Tenaglia, Peralta, Medaglia, Paglia

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Perraglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perraglia 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Perraglia. 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 23 military records available for the last name Perraglia. For the veterans among your Perraglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perraglia lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Perraglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perraglia in 1986 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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