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Perleywits Family History

Perleywits 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: Erlewine, Perley, Pellerito, Prewitt, Perlis, Lewis, Berley, Pertuit

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Where is the Perleywits family from?

You can see how Perleywits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perleywits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perleywits family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perleywits's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Perleywits families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Perleywits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perleywits 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perleywits. 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 22 military records available for the last name Perleywits. For the veterans among your Perleywits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perleywits lifespan?

Average Perleywits life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perleywits 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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