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Perrella Name Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro .

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


Similar surnames: Perrelli, Petrella, Perrell, Perella, Perriello, Perretta, Perelli

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Where is the Perrella family from?

You can see how Perrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perrella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perrella families living in Channel Islands. This was about 57% of all the recorded Perrella's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Perrella families in 1891.
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What did your Perrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrella. 37% of Perrella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Perrella women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrella were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perrella. 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 417 military records available for the last name Perrella. For the veterans among your Perrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Perrella in 1963 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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