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Perelli Family History

Perelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perello a pet form of the personal name Pero.

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


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Where is the Perelli family from?

You can see how Perelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Perelli family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Perelli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perelli families in 1911.
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What did your Perelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perelli. 16% of Perelli men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Perelli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perelli were Barber and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Spinach Sorter
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Perelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelli 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Perelli. 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 346 military records available for the last name Perelli. For the veterans among your Perelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Perelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Perelli in 1954 was 55, and 67 in 2003.

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