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Pertie Family History

Pertie 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: Perrie, Pertile, Pettie, Erie, Portier, Pertuit, Petre, Perdue, Petit

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Where is the Pertie family from?

You can see how Pertie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pertie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Pertie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pertie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertie 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 141 census records available for the last name Pertie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pertie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pertie. For the veterans among your Pertie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertie lifespan?

Average Pertie life expectancy in 1976 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertie 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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