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Pertillo Family History

Pertillo 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: Portillo, Perillo, Petillo, Purtill, Pattillo, Perrill, Parrillo

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Where is the Pertillo family from?

You can see how Pertillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pertillo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pertillo families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pertillo's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pertillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertillo 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 Pertillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertillo. 100% of Pertillo women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pertillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Pertillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertillo 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pertillo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pertillo. For the veterans among your Pertillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertillo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pertillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pertillo in 1971 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertillo 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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