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Pertis Family History

Pertis 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: Pettis, Perris, Peris, Kertis, Portis, Perlis, Paris, Curtis, Martis

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Where is the Pertis family from?

You can see how Pertis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pertis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pertis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pertis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertis 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 Pertis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertis. 100% of Pertis men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Pertis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Pertis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertis 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pertis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pertis. For the veterans among your Pertis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pertis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pertis in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertis 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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