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Peritz Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Peretz . Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Peric .

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


Similar surnames: Peretz, Gerwitz, Kritz, Levitz, Pretz, Britz, Peris, Mertz, Panitz

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Where is the Peritz family from?

You can see how Peritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peritz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Peritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Peritz families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Peritz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peritz families in 1880.
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What did your Peritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peritz. 35% of Peritz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Peritz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peritz were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • House Painter
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peritz 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Peritz. 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 199 military records available for the last name Peritz. For the veterans among your Peritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peritz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Peritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peritz in 1953 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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