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Perill Family History

Perill 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: Prill, Perillo, Perrill, Perilli, Brill, Grill, Averill, Neill, Peil

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Where is the Perill family from?

You can see how Perill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Perill family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Perill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Perill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Perill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perill 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Perill. 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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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Perill. For the veterans among your Perill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Perill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perill in 1970 was 74, and 87 in 1994.

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