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Peruta Family History

Peruta 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: Perata, Perla, Ruta, Prata, Perna, Pera, Berta, Porta, Perala, Furuta

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Where is the Peruta family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peruta. 100% of Peruta men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Peruta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Peruta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruta 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Peruta. 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 114 military records available for the last name Peruta. For the veterans among your Peruta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Peruta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Peruta in 1967 was 88, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peruta 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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