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Perlitz Family History

Perlitz 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: Gerlitz, Peritz, Pritz, Perlin, Ferlita, Garlitz, Gerbitz, Politz

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Where is the Perlitz family from?

You can see how Perlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perlitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Perlitz families living in Texas. This was about 94% of all the recorded Perlitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Perlitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlitz 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 Perlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Florist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perlitz. 50% of Perlitz men worked as a Florist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Florist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Perlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Perlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlitz 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Perlitz. 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 225 military records available for the last name Perlitz. For the veterans among your Perlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perlitz in 1962 was 86, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlitz 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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