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Perval Family History

Perval 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: Percival, Perla, Perman, Perna, Portal, Pera, Perl, Perala, Zervas

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Where is the Perval family from?

You can see how Perval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perval family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perval families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Perval families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Perval's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Perval families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Perval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perval 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Perval. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perval. For the veterans among your Perval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perval lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Perval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perval in 1994 was 43, and 33 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perval 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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