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Pertilla Family History

Pertilla 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: Portilla, Parrilla, Portella, Purtill, Perella, Portillo, Perillo

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Where is the Pertilla family from?

You can see how Pertilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pertilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pertilla families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pertilla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pertilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pertilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertilla. 100% of Pertilla men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pertilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Pertilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertilla 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pertilla. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pertilla. For the veterans among your Pertilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertilla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pertilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pertilla in 1968 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertilla 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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