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Perrel Family History

Perrel 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: Perel, Perret, Perkel, Perrell, Herrel, Terrel, Perren, Ferrel, Peel

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Where is the Perrel family from?

You can see how Perrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Perrel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perrel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrel 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 Perrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrel. 63% of Perrel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Perrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Perrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Perrel. 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 102 military records available for the last name Perrel. For the veterans among your Perrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Perrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perrel in 1964 was 75, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrel 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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