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Pertch Family History

Pertch 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: Perich, Perch, Petch, Partch, Bertch, Pech, Percy, Pesch, Patch

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Where is the Pertch family from?

You can see how Pertch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertch family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Pertch families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pertch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pertch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertch 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 127 census records available for the last name Pertch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertch 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pertch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pertch. For the veterans among your Pertch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertch

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