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Perfit Family History

Perfit Surname 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: Parfitt, Pertuit, Petit, Persin, Perlin, Peri, Perris, Peris, Perrin

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Where is the Perfit family from?

You can see how Perfit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Perfit families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Perfit families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Perfit's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Perfit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perfit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perfit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perfit. 100% of Perfit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Perfit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfit 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Perfit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Perfit. For the veterans among your Perfit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perfit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Perfit in 1966 was 39, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perfit ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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