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Pertillor Family History

Pertillor 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, Perilloux, Perrill

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Where is the Pertillor family from?

You can see how Pertillor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertillor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pertillor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pertillor family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertillor's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pertillor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertillor 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 29 census records available for the last name Pertillor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertillor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pertillor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pertillor. For the veterans among your Pertillor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertillor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Pertillor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pertillor in 1963 was 60, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertillor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertillor 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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