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Perrato Family History

Perrato 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: Serrato, Cerrato, Perro, Prato, Parlato, Perrino, Perra, Cerrito

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Where is the Perrato family from?

You can see how Perrato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perrato families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perrato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perrato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrato. 100% of Perrato men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perrato women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Perrato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrato 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Perrato. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perrato. For the veterans among your Perrato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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