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Pertlow Family History

Pertlow 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: Partlow, Perlow, Peplow, Pellow, Bartlow, Parlow, Peglow, Perrow

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Where is the Pertlow family from?

You can see how Pertlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pertlow family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertlow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pertlow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pertlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertlow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pertlow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pertlow. For the veterans among your Pertlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1971, in the United States, Pertlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pertlow in 1965 was 38, and 24 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertlow 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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