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Periot Family History

Periot Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Perrot, Perot, Heriot, Prior, Perron, Person, Pero, Perko, Petit

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Where is the Periot family from?

You can see how Periot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Periot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Periot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Periot families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Periot's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Periot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Periot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Periot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Periot 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Periot. 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 36 military records available for the last name Periot. For the veterans among your Periot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Periot lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Periot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Periot in 1987 was 83, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Periot ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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