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Perratta Family History

Perratta 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: Perrotta, Perretta, Berretta, Peralta, Serrata, Porretta, Perata

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Where is the Perratta family from?

You can see how Perratta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perratta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perratta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Perratta families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perratta's in USA. California had the highest population of Perratta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perratta 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 138 census records available for the last name Perratta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perratta 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Perratta. 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 15 military records available for the last name Perratta. For the veterans among your Perratta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perratta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Perratta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Perratta in 1981 was 70, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perratta 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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