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Pertsch Family History

Pertsch Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Bertsch.

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


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Where is the Pertsch family from?

You can see how Pertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pertsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pertsch families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pertsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pertsch families in 1920.
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What did your Pertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pertsch. 34% of Pertsch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pertsch women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Supervisor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Pertsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Pertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertsch 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Pertsch. 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 353 military records available for the last name Pertsch. For the veterans among your Pertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pertsch in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pertsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertsch 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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