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Pertz Family History

Pertz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Perz

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Perc (see Perz).

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Perz.

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


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Where is the Pertz family from?

You can see how Pertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pertz families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pertz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pertz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pertz 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 Pertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pertz. 24% of Pertz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pertz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pertz were Truck Driver and Manager.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

What Pertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pertz 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Pertz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 647 military records available for the last name Pertz. For the veterans among your Pertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pertz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pertz in 1954 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pertz 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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