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Perlino Family History

Perlino 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: Perlin, Merlino, Perrino, Pellino, Perino, Pelino, Peraino, Berlin

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Where is the Perlino family from?

You can see how Perlino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlino family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perlino's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Perlino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perlino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlino. 100% of Perlino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perlino women worked as a Shoe 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%
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What Perlino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Perlino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlino 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Perlino. 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 44 military records available for the last name Perlino. For the veterans among your Perlino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlino lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Perlino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perlino in 1968 was 85, and 68 in 2004.

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