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Perrett Family History

Perrett Surname Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Parrott.

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


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Where is the Perrett family from?

You can see how Perrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 338 Perrett families living in Wiltshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Perrett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Perrett families in 1891.
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What did your Perrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perrett. 10% of Perrett men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Perrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrett were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Perrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Perrett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Perrett. For the veterans among your Perrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Perrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Perrett in 1955 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrett 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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