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Peruto Family History

Peruto 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: Peduto, Perito, Pero, Perko, Proto, Porto, Pluto, Berto, Pelto, Perro

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Where is the Peruto family from?

You can see how Peruto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peruto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peruto families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Peruto's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peruto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peruto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Peruto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruto 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Peruto. 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 32 military records available for the last name Peruto. For the veterans among your Peruto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruto lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Peruto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peruto in 1969 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peruto 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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