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Perteet Family History

Perteet Surname Meaning

Altered form of Poteet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perteet family from?

You can see how Perteet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perteet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Perteet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Perteet families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Perteet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Perteet families in 1891.
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What did your Perteet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perteet. 62% of Perteet men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Perteet women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perteet were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

What Perteet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Perteet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perteet 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Perteet. 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 187 military records available for the last name Perteet. For the veterans among your Perteet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perteet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Perteet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perteet in 1953 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perteet 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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