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Perot Family History

Perot Surname Meaning

French (Pérot): from a pet form of the Old French personal name Perre, a variant of Pierre, French form of Peter.

Compare Perrow. Altered form of French Perret, a cognate of 1 above.

English: variant of Parrott. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Perot family from?

You can see how Perot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Perot family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perot's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Perot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perot 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 Perot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perot. 100% of Perot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perot 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Perot. 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 456 military records available for the last name Perot. For the veterans among your Perot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perot lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Perot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Perot in 1956 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perot 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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