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Perlee Family History

Perlee 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: Perley, Perle, Purlee, Parlee, Peller, Pelle, Berley, Perla, Perdue

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Where is the Perlee family from?

You can see how Perlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Perlee families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Perlee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlee. 63% of Perlee men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlee 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Perlee. 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 193 military records available for the last name Perlee. For the veterans among your Perlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perlee in 1962 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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