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Perot Name Meaning

French (Pérot): from a pet form of the Old French personal name Perre a variant of Pierre French form of Peter . Compare Perrow . Altered form of French Perret a cognate of 1 above. English: variant of Parrott . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Perrot, Peron, Pero, Perron, Person, Pelot, Peet, Petro, Bernot

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Where is the Perot family from?

You can see how Perot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Perot families living in Louisiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Perot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Perot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perot. 23% of Perot men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Perot women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perot were Farm Labor and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perot 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Perot. 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 456 military records available for the last name Perot. For the veterans among your Perot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perot lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Perot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Perot in 1956 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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