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Peretti Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Perotti, Perretti, Pedretti, Pieretti, Paretti, Perelli, Perfetti

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Where is the Peretti family from?

You can see how Peretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peretti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Peretti families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Peretti's in USA. California had the highest population of Peretti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peretti. 100% of Peretti men worked as a Cafe Manager and 100% of Peretti women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peretti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peretti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Peretti. For the veterans among your Peretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peretti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Peretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peretti in 1959 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

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