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Perelgut Family History

Perelgut Name 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: Ketelhut, Perella, Perel, Perelman, Perelli, Peregoy, Peel, Perla

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Perelgut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelgut 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Perelgut. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 4 military records available for the last name Perelgut. For the veterans among your Perelgut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelgut lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Perelgut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perelgut in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

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