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Pertgen Family History

Pertgen 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: Bergen, Porten, Parten, Bestgen, Mergen, Fergen, Gerten, Hurtgen

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Where is the Pertgen family from?

You can see how Pertgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pertgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pertgen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertgen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pertgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Pertgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertgen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pertgen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pertgen. For the veterans among your Pertgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertgen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pertgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pertgen in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertgen 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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