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Perumal Family History

Perumal Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): from a Tamil personal name meaning ‘the great one’ referring to the god Venkateshwara.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Perumal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perumal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perumal family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Perumal's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Perumal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Perumal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perumal 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Perumal. 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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There are 277 military records available for the last name Perumal. For the veterans among your Perumal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perumal lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Perumal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perumal in 1983 was 72, and 47 in 2004.

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