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Peralis Family History

Peralis 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: Perales, Perlis, Paradis, Perlin, Perala, Peralta, Petrakis, Petralia

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Where is the Peralis family from?

You can see how Peralis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peralis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peralis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Peralis families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Peralis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Peralis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peralis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peralis ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Peralis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peralis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Peralis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peralis. For the veterans among your Peralis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peralis lifespan?

Average Peralis life expectancy in 1978 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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