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Perrotto Family History

Perrotto Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro.

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


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Where is the Perrotto family from?

You can see how Perrotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrotto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Perrotto families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Perrotto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perrotto families in 1920.
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What did your Perrotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Making Dress Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrotto. 32% of Perrotto men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Perrotto women worked as a Dress Making Dress Factory. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrotto were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Making Dress Factory
    38%
  • Seamer
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Perrotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perrotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrotto 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Perrotto. 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 377 military records available for the last name Perrotto. For the veterans among your Perrotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrotto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perrotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Perrotto in 1962 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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