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Perlet Family History

Perlet 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, Perret, Perle, Peller, Pelle, Berley, Perla, Parler, Merle

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Where is the Perlet family from?

You can see how Perlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Perlet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perlet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlet. 58% of Perlet 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Perlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlet 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Perlet. 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 299 military records available for the last name Perlet. For the veterans among your Perlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Perlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perlet in 1971 was 61, and 89 in 2001.

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