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Perrelle Family History

Perrelle 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: Perrell, Perrelli, Perrella, Perella, Petrella, Petrelli, Percell

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Where is the Perrelle family from?

You can see how Perrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Perrelle families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Perrelle families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perrelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perrelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perrelle. 100% of Perrelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Perrelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Perrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrelle 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Perrelle. 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 85 military records available for the last name Perrelle. For the veterans among your Perrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Perrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perrelle in 1967 was 72, and 60 in 2001.

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