I was wondering if anyone could tell me about or where to get info on the last name Perloff?

Question

Perloff is My last name and other then the Fact that it was Perlov when my great Grandfather David brought it here from the Ukraine I dont know anything about it.

Answer 1

You might be interested in this.  1920 Philadelphia, 34 WD, Census

David Perloff 26, born Russia, parents born Russia, native language Hebrew, Occupation Dealer-meats, Immigrated (1909?), reads and writes yes, Speaks English yes.

Clara 26, Russia Hebrew, 1909

Leo 6

Albert 4

Both born PA.

Can't read the street, looks like 1259 Fuagin St. W.

1920 Philadelphia, 39 WD Census

Nathan Perlov 43, born Russia, native language Russian, Dealer Deli, Immigrated 1904, Nat. 1914, able to read & write, yes, speak English yes.

Bessie 40 Russia

Phillip 16 Russia

Frank 14 Phila.

Leonard 7 Phila.

There is also a Pasach Perloff born Russia, wife Jenny, in Philadelphia in 1920, with a son David 10 yrs old., born PA.  I can do further reaearch if you know which family is yours if any, and if you don't have this already.

Answer 2

Here are some links to help get you started looking on name information:

http://distantcousin.com/SurnameResource...

http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1...

http://www.familysearch.org/

Good Luck on your search.