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Perotto Family History

Perotto 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: Perrotto, Perotti, Proto, Pelotte, Marotto, Pretto, Perot, Perfetto

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Where is the Perotto family from?

You can see how Perotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perotto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perotto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perotto families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Perotto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perotto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perotto 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 Perotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perotto. 70% of Perotto 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
    70%
  • Excavation Foreman
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

What Perotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Perotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perotto 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Perotto. 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 58 military records available for the last name Perotto. For the veterans among your Perotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perotto lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Perotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perotto in 1970 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perotto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perotto 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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