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Pertes Family History

Pertes 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: Peres, Perkes, Portes, Kertes, Mertes, Porter, Peter, Hermes, Petek

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Where is the Pertes family from?

You can see how Pertes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pertes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pertes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pertes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Pertes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertes 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 Pertes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertes. 100% of Pertes women worked as a House.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Pertes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Pertes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pertes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pertes. For the veterans among your Pertes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pertes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pertes in 1966 was 78, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertes 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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