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Perusi Family History

Perusi 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: Peruski, Prus, Persin, Peres, Teresi, Petrus, Peri, Perusse, Peris

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Where is the Perusi family from?

You can see how Perusi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perusi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perusi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Perusi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perusi's in USA. California had the highest population of Perusi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perusi 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 33 census records available for the last name Perusi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perusi 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Perusi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Perusi. For the veterans among your Perusi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perusi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Perusi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Perusi in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perusi 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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