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Peruzzi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Peruzzo a pet form of the personal name Pero .

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


Similar surnames: Petruzzi, Perazzo, Paluzzi, Leuzzi, Peri, Petrucci, Perilli, Perrucci

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Where is the Peruzzi family from?

You can see how Peruzzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peruzzi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peruzzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Peruzzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Peruzzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peruzzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peruzzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peruzzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peruzzi. 47% of Peruzzi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peruzzi women worked as a New 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Finisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Peruzzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peruzzi 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Peruzzi. 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 287 military records available for the last name Peruzzi. For the veterans among your Peruzzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peruzzi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Peruzzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peruzzi in 1953 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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