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Pyrtle Family History

Pyrtle Surname Meaning

Variant of Pirtle a surname of German origin. This surname is also found among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Pyrtle family from?

You can see how Pyrtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyrtle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyrtle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pyrtle families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pyrtle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pyrtle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyrtle 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 Pyrtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyrtle. 49% of Pyrtle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pyrtle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyrtle were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Music Teacher
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Pyrtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyrtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyrtle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pyrtle. 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 278 military records available for the last name Pyrtle. For the veterans among your Pyrtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyrtle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pyrtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pyrtle in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyrtle 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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