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Perota Family History

Perota 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: Perona, Perot, Serota, Perata, Parola, Rota, Perla, Pero, Hirota

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Where is the Perota family from?

You can see how Perota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perota family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perota families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Perota families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Perota's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perota 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 187 census records available for the last name Perota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perota 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Perota. 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 13 military records available for the last name Perota. For the veterans among your Perota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perota lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Perota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Perota in 1968 was 62, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perota 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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