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Perusse Name Meaning

French (Pérusse): habitational name from (La) Pérusse or Perrusse names of several places in various parts of France.

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


Similar surnames: Brusse, Pere, Jesse, Derousse, Debrosse, Persyn, Berube, Pross

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Where is the Perusse family from?

You can see how Perusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perusse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perusse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 152 Perusse families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Perusse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perusse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perusse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perusse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perusse. 35% of Perusse men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cordonnier
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perusse 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Perusse. 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 364 military records available for the last name Perusse. For the veterans among your Perusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perusse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Perusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perusse in 1949 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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