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Perrell Family History

Perrell Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): from a short form of the Middle English personal name Peres Peris (from Old French Pierre; see Pierce) + the diminutive suffix -el.

Habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Perrell family from?

You can see how Perrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Perrell families living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Perrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perrell families in 1891.
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What did your Perrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perrell. 100% of Perrell men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Perrell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrell 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Perrell. 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 702 military records available for the last name Perrell. For the veterans among your Perrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perrell in 1958 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrell 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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