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Perretti Family History

Perretti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perretto a pet form of the personal name Perro.

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


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Where is the Perretti family from?

You can see how Perretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perretti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Perretti family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perretti's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Perretti families in 1891.
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What did your Perretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perretti. 16% of Perretti men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Perretti women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perretti were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    16%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Bather Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Perretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perretti 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Perretti. 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 367 military records available for the last name Perretti. For the veterans among your Perretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perretti lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Perretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Perretti in 1950 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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