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Perthel Family History

Perthel 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: Berthel, Pethel, Perel, Werther, Peschel, Bertel, Ertel, Hertel

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Where is the Perthel family from?

You can see how Perthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perthel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perthel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Perthel families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Perthel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Perthel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Perthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perthel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Perthel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Perthel. For the veterans among your Perthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perthel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Perthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perthel in 1968 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perthel 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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