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Perratte Family History

Perratte 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: Perrotte, Pratte, Parrotte, Errante, Ferrante, Perretti, Perrotta

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Where is the Perratte family from?

You can see how Perratte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perratte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perratte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Perratte family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perratte's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Perratte families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perratte 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 37 census records available for the last name Perratte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perratte 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Perratte. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perratte. For the veterans among your Perratte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perratte lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Perratte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Perratte in 1990 was 88, and 72 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perratte 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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