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Perteat Family History

Perteat 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: Perteet, Pertuit, Perea, Perret, Berteau, Peryea, Perrett, Pettet

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Where is the Perteat family from?

You can see how Perteat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perteat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perteat families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Perteat families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Perteat's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Perteat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perteat 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 21 census records available for the last name Perteat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perteat 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Perteat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Perteat. For the veterans among your Perteat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perteat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Perteat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Perteat in 1971 was 75, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perteat 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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