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Perrotte Name Meaning

Altered form of French Perrot or Perrault reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. French: from the feminine form of Perrot .

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


Similar surnames: Perrott, Verrette, Parrotte, Perrot, Perrine, Perret, Perro, Herriott

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Where is the Perrotte family from?

You can see how Perrotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrotte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Perrotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perrotte families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Perrotte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perrotte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrotte. 35% of Perrotte men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Perrotte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrotte were Weaver and Winder Oper. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Winder Oper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perrotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrotte 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Perrotte. 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 137 military records available for the last name Perrotte. For the veterans among your Perrotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrotte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perrotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perrotte in 1958 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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