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Perusse Family History

Perusse Surname Meaning

French (Pérusse): habitational name from (La) Pérusse or Perrusse names of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Perusse family from?

You can see how Perusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perusse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perusse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Perusse families living in Cornwall. This was about 64% of all the recorded Perusse's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Perusse families in 1891.
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What did your Perusse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perusse. 32% of Perusse men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Perusse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perusse were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Profiler
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Perusse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perusse 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Perusse. 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 364 military records available for the last name Perusse. For the veterans among your Perusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perusse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Perusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perusse in 1949 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perusse 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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