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Perriel Family History

Perriel Surname 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: Perrier, Perrill, Perrie, Perrien, Ferrier, Berrier, Perel, Terrien

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Where is the Perriel family from?

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

There are 45 census records available for the last name Perriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perriel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Perriel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perriel. For the veterans among your Perriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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