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Perlini Family History

Perlini 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: Perlin, Perini, Merlini, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Herling, Persin

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Where is the Perlini family from?

You can see how Perlini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perlini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlini family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perlini's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Perlini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perlini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlini. 100% of Perlini men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Perlini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlini 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Perlini. 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 65 military records available for the last name Perlini. For the veterans among your Perlini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlini lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Perlini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perlini in 1960 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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