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Pertzoff Family History

Pertzoff 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: Petroff, Perloff, Kerkhoff, Potthoff, Puthoff, Westhoff, Heithoff

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pertzoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pertzoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertzoff 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pertzoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pertzoff. For the veterans among your Pertzoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertzoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Pertzoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pertzoff in 1970 was 71, and 56 in 1995.

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