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Perth Family History

Perth 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: Perch, Peth, Gerth, Kerth, Pert, Werth, Berth, Porth, Port, North

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Where is the Perth family from?

You can see how Perth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Perth families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perth. 100% of Perth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perth 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Perth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Perth. For the veterans among your Perth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Perth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Perth in 1972 was 91, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perth 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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