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Perlow Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Perlov .

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


Similar surnames: Perlin, Perl, Person, Parlow, Peglow, Peplow, Pelot, Orlow, Pellow

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Where is the Perlow family from?

You can see how Perlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Perlow families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Perlow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perlow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlow. 32% of Perlow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Perlow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perlow were Presser and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Auto Mechanic
    9%
  • Presser
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlow 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Perlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 303 military records available for the last name Perlow. For the veterans among your Perlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perlow in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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