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Perrilli Family History

Perrilli 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: Perrill, Verrilli, Perrelli, Perilli, Parrilli, Petrilli, Parrilla

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Where is the Perrilli family from?

You can see how Perrilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrilli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perrilli family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perrilli's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Perrilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrilli. 60% of Perrilli men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Perrilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrilli 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Perrilli. 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 12 military records available for the last name Perrilli. For the veterans among your Perrilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrilli lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Perrilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perrilli in 1971 was 62, and 80 in 1999.

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