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Perrott Family History

Perrott Surname Meaning

English Welsh and Irish: variant of Parrott. In some cases possibly also an altered form of French Perrot.

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


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Where is the Perrott family from?

You can see how Perrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 256 Perrott families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Perrott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perrott families in 1891.
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What did your Perrott 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 Perrott. 9% of Perrott men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Perrott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrott were Postman and Housewife.

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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
    9%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    5%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Postman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Perrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrott 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 Perrott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Perrott. For the veterans among your Perrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Perrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perrott in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrott 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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