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Peralez Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Perales .

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


Similar surnames: Perales, Moralez, Pelaez, Peralta, Perez, Morales, Mirelez, Penalver

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Where is the Peralez family from?

You can see how Peralez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peralez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peralez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Peralez families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Peralez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Peralez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peralez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peralez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peralez. 65% of Peralez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peralez women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peralez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peralez 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Peralez. 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 312 military records available for the last name Peralez. For the veterans among your Peralez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peralez lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Peralez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Peralez in 1956 was 60, and 57 in 2004.

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