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Perault Family History

Perault Name Meaning

French: variant of Perrault and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Perrault, Brault, Renault, Denault, Perreault, Pinault, Jerauld

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Where is the Perault family from?

You can see how Perault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Perault families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perault's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perault families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perault. 27% of Perault men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Perault women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perault were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perault 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Perault. 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 257 military records available for the last name Perault. For the veterans among your Perault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perault lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Perault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Perault in 1949 was 44, and 63 in 2004.

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