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Perthuis Family History

Perthuis 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: Pertuit, Berghuis, Pettis, Wertheim, Petrus, Bulthuis, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Perthuis family from?

You can see how Perthuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perthuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perthuis families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Perthuis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Perthuis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perthuis 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 124 census records available for the last name Perthuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perthuis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Perthuis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Perthuis. For the veterans among your Perthuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perthuis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Perthuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perthuis in 1965 was 73, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perthuis 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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