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Perritt Name Meaning

English (southern): variant of Parrott .

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


Similar surnames: Porritt, Perrett, Perrott, Merritt, Meritt, Petitt, Bernitt, Pettitt

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Where is the Perritt family from?

You can see how Perritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Perritt families living in Wiltshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Perritt's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Perritt families in 1891.
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What did your Perritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perritt. 45% of Perritt men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Perritt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perritt were General Labourer Brickwork and Private Means. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Shepherd
    34%
  • General Labourer Brickwork
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Tailoress
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Perritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perritt 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Perritt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perritt. For the veterans among your Perritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perritt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Perritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Perritt in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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