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Perito Family History

Perito Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname from perito ‘skilled expert’.Habitational name from either of two places so named in the provinces of Salerno and Cosenza.

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


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Where is the Perito family from?

You can see how Perito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perito family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Perito family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Perito's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perito families in 1911.
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What did your Perito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perito. 36% of Perito men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Perito women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perito were Farmer and Shoe 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • New Worker
    31%
  • O
    24%
  • Shoe Worker
    16%

What Perito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Perito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perito 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Perito. 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 288 military records available for the last name Perito. For the veterans among your Perito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perito lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Perito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Perito in 1950 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perito 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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