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Perthou Family History

Perthou 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: Petrou, Porteous, Perron, Parton, Person, Pero, Perko, Pertuit, Porto

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Where is the Perthou family from?

You can see how Perthou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perthou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perthou families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Perthou families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perthou's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Perthou families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perthou 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 9 census records available for the last name Perthou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perthou 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Perthou. 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 9 military records available for the last name Perthou. For the veterans among your Perthou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perthou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Perthou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Perthou in 1964 was 82, and 88 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perthou 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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