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Pertler Family History

Pertler Name 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: Gertler, Hertler, Porter, Peter, Peller, Betler, Portier, Pester

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Where is the Pertler family from?

You can see how Pertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pertler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 13% of all the recorded Pertler's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Pertler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pertler. 17% of Pertler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Common Labor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
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What Pertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Pertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pertler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Pertler. For the veterans among your Pertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pertler in 1963 was 34, and 75 in 2003.

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