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Perrill Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Perrell . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Terrill, Purtill, Ferrill, Herrell, Terrell, Verrill, Merrell

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Where is the Perrill family from?

You can see how Perrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Perrill families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Perrill's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Perrill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrill. 33% of Perrill men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Perrill women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrill were Teacher and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrill 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Perrill. 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 408 military records available for the last name Perrill. For the veterans among your Perrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Perrill in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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