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Perruzzi Family History

Perruzzi 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: Petruzzi, Peruzzi, Petrizzi, Peduzzi, Perrucci, Terrizzi, Bertuzzi

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Where is the Perruzzi family from?

You can see how Perruzzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perruzzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perruzzi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Perruzzi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Perruzzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perruzzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perruzzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perruzzi. 56% of Perruzzi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Section Hand
    23%
  • Welder
    23%

What Perruzzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Perruzzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perruzzi 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Perruzzi. 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 131 military records available for the last name Perruzzi. For the veterans among your Perruzzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perruzzi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perruzzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perruzzi in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perruzzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perruzzi 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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