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Pertekel Family History

Pertekel 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: Perkel, Perteet, Petek, Krekel, Perkes, Perel, Merkel, Portell

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Where is the Pertekel family from?

You can see how Pertekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pertekel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pertekel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pertekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertekel 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 26 census records available for the last name Pertekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertekel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pertekel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pertekel. For the veterans among your Pertekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertekel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pertekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pertekel in 1968 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertekel 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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