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Perlinger Family History

Perlinger Surname Meaning

Austrian German: variant of Berlinger.

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


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Where is the Perlinger family from?

You can see how Perlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Perlinger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Perlinger families in 1880.
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What did your Perlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perlinger. 80% of Perlinger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Perlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Perlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlinger 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Perlinger. 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 212 military records available for the last name Perlinger. For the veterans among your Perlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perlinger in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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