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Perout Family History

Perout 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: Prout, Perot, Rout, Pero, Prost, Pertuit, Perdue, Sprout, Peron

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Where is the Perout family from?

You can see how Perout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perout family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perout family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perout's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Perout families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perout 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 Perout ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Perout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perout 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Perout. 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 12 military records available for the last name Perout. For the veterans among your Perout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perout lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Perout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perout in 1966 was 88, and 73 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perout

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perout 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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