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Pervett Family History

Pervett 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: Perrett, Perkett, Privett, Berrett, Pellett, Peveto, Ferrett, Perret

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Where is the Pervett family from?

You can see how Pervett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pervett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pervett family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Pervett's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pervett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervett 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 55 census records available for the last name Pervett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pervett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pervett. For the veterans among your Pervett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pervett 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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