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Perlov Family History

Perlov Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the female personal name Perl ‘pearl’. It is formed with the Slavic male possessive suffix -ov.

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


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You can see how Perlov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perlov families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perlov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perlov families in 1920.
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There are 189 census records available for the last name Perlov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlov 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Perlov. 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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There are 33 military records available for the last name Perlov. For the veterans among your Perlov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlov lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perlov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perlov in 1966 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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