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Perata Family History

Perata Surname Meaning

Italian: (Sicily): possibly a variant of Peralta.

(Liguria): possibly from the personal name Pero or a habitational name from Pero in Savona province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perata family from?

You can see how Perata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Perata families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perata's in USA. California had the highest population of Perata families in 1880.
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What did your Perata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perata. 18% of Perata men worked as a Janitor and 60% of Perata women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perata were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Janitor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Scavenger
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perata 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Perata. 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 150 military records available for the last name Perata. For the veterans among your Perata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perata lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perata in 1952 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perata 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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