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Perotti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perotto a pet form of the personal name Pero .

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


Similar surnames: Peretti, Pedrotti, Pierotti, Pieretti, Paretti, Belotti, Perrotto

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Where is the Perotti family from?

You can see how Perotti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perotti family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perotti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Perotti families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Perotti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perotti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perotti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perotti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perotti. 31% of Perotti men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Perotti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perotti were Waiter and Stenographer. .

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perotti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perotti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perotti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 577 military records available for the last name Perotti. For the veterans among your Perotti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perotti lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perotti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perotti in 1952 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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