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Pertell Family History

Pertell 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: Portell, Percell, Perrell, Persell, Purtell, Pernell, Hartell

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Where is the Pertell family from?

You can see how Pertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pertell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pertell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pertell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertell 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 Pertell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pertell. 100% of Pertell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pertell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Pertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pertell. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pertell. For the veterans among your Pertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pertell in 1968 was 74, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertell 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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