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Pervatt Family History

Pervatt 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: Pratt, Evatt, Pieratt, Servant, Perata, Perrott, Perrett, Perritt

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Where is the Pervatt family from?

You can see how Pervatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervatt family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Pervatt families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pervatt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pervatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervatt 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 157 census records available for the last name Pervatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervatt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pervatt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pervatt. For the veterans among your Pervatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervatt lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Pervatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pervatt in 1985 was 87, and 86 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervatt 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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