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Peruso Family History

Peruso Name 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: Peluso, Caruso, Person, Pero, Prus, Perko, Ceraso, Peres, Perro

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Where is the Peruso family from?

You can see how Peruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peruso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peruso families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peruso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peruso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peruso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peruso ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peruso ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Peruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruso 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Peruso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Peruso. For the veterans among your Peruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Peruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peruso in 1963 was 34, and 78 in 2001.

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