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Perette Family History

Perette 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: Peretti, Lerette, Lorette, Surette, Parlette, Pratte, Prete, Pinette

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Where is the Perette family from?

You can see how Perette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perette families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Perette families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Perette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perette 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 Perette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perette. 100% of Perette 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 Perette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Perette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perette 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Perette. 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 31 military records available for the last name Perette. For the veterans among your Perette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Perette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perette in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perette 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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