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Perlitt Family History

Perlitt 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: Perritt, Parfitt, Merritt, Perlin, Plitt, Ferlita, Pellett, Perlich

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Where is the Perlitt family from?

You can see how Perlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlitt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlitt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Perlitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Perlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlitt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Perlitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Perlitt. For the veterans among your Perlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlitt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Perlitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Perlitt in 1975 was 86, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlitt 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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