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Perretta Name Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro .

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


Similar surnames: Perretti, Perrotta, Perrotto, Perrella, Pedretti, Peretti, Parrett

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Where is the Perretta family from?

You can see how Perretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Perretta families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Perretta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perretta families in 1920.
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What did your Perretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perretta. 22% of Perretta men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Perretta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perretta were Clerk and Finisher. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Welder
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perretta 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 Perretta. 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 408 military records available for the last name Perretta. For the veterans among your Perretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perretta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Perretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Perretta in 1950 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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