Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

Born

31 May 1902 , Budapest, Hungary

Died

18 November 1983 , Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mitzi (Mary) married Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC) 30 September 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC) was born 26 October 1901 in Budapest, Hungary. Frank (Franja) died 7 December 1995 in Barrington, Lake, Illinois, USA. Frank (Franja) was the child of Leslie PERHATS (PERHACS) and Maria ANDRAVOICH (ANDRCOVITES) .

Parents & Family of Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

Parents of Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

Father

Friedrich Karl BERTLEFF

Mother

Pauline MANN

Grandparents of Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

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Mitzi (Mary) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1920.

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Her parents and brother, Fred, came to the U.S. in 1907. She stayed behind, living with nuns, until 1920.

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF married

Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC)
Marriage date: 30 September 1923
Marriage place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC) was the child of Leslie PERHATS (PERHACS) and Maria ANDRAVOICH (ANDRCOVITES)

Children of Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC) and Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF

Francis Joseph (Josef) PERHATS

Born: 19 March 1926, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 21 September 2017, , Illinois, USA

Married: Arden Diane ADAMS 16 June 1951 Place: , Illinois, USA

Marion Therese PERHATS

Born: 1 August 1927, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 15 November 1990, Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA

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Birth — 1902
31 May 1902
Budapest, Hungary

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1920 - Immigration to U.S.

Name Mitzi Bertleff
Sex Female
Age 20
Residence Place Pressburg, Czeco-Slovacchio
Marital Status Single
Nationality Czechoslovakia, Hungarian
Second Additional Person's Name Ferdinand Batleff
Event Type Immigration
Event Date 14 Jul 1920
Event Place Ellis Island, New York City, New York, United States
Page Number 118
Series Number T715
Affiliate Publication Title Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York , NY, 1897-1957
Departure Port Algiers, Algeria
Ship Name Presidente Wilson

New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924

Details:
Bertleff, Mitzi, age 20, female, single
Occupation: private
able to read: yes
read what languAge: Hungarian
able to write: yes
nationality (country of which citizen or subject) : Czechoslovakia
Race or people: Maggar Hungarian
Country: Czechoslovakia
city or town: Pressburg
The name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: nobody
State: Ill.
City or Town:

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Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website

1920 - Chicago, Illinois

Name: Mary Bertleff
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
BirthPlace: Austria
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: Segel St.
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1908
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Fred Bertleff
Father's BirthPlace: Austria
Mother's Name: Pauline Bertleff
Mother's BirthPlace: Austria
Native Tongue: German
Able to Speak English: Yes
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Fred Bertleff 48
Pauline Bertleff 37
Mary Bertleff 18
Fred Bertleff 16
Henry Bertleff 11

Source / record details
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 Marriage / Partner
Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF and Frank (Franja) PERHATS (PERHAC) 30 September 1923, Chicago, Illinois, USA

She was 21 years old.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1926 Birth of Child
Francis Joseph (Josef) PERHATS was born 19 March 1926, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mitzi (Mary) was 23 years old.

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 Birth of Child
Marion Therese PERHATS was born 1 August 1927, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mitzi (Mary) was 25 years old.

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Chicago, Illinois

Name: Mitzi Perhats
Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
BirthPlace: Hungary
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Cleveland Street
Ward of City: 43rd
Block: 226
House Number: 1858-56
Dwelling Number: 3
Family Number: 6
Age at first MarriAge: 22
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's BirthPlace: Hungary
Mother's BirthPlace: Hungary
Language Spoken: Magyar
Immigration Year: 1920
Naturalization: First Papers
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Perhats 28
Mitzi Perhats 28
Francis Perhats 4
Marian Perhats 2

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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - Petition for Citizenship

Ancestry.com. Illinois, Federal Naturalization Records, 1856-1991 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.

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Mitzi (Mary) BERTLEFF - 1931 petition for U.S. citizenship

1931 petition for U.S. citizenship

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1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - Chicago, Illinois

Name: Mitzi Perhats
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Gender: Female
Race: White
BirthPlace: Hungary
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
House Number: 2249
Inferred Residence in 1935: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same House
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 7B
Occupation: Single Needle Machine Operator
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 10
Income: 160
Income Other Sources: No
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Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Perhato 38
Mitzi Perhato 37
Francis Perhato 14
Marion Perhato 12

Source / record details
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1951 Marriage of Child
Francis Joseph (Josef) PERHATS married 16 June 1951, , Illinois, USA to Arden Diane ADAMS

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

Death

Name Mitzie Perhats
Sex Female
Age

81 years

Birth Date 31 May 1902
Birthplace Hungary
Residence Place Harwood Heights, Cook, Illinois
Address 7171 W Gunnison
Burial Date 21 November 1983
Burial Place Palatine, Cook, Illinois
Marital Status Married
Occupation Housewife
Race White
Father's Name Fred Bertleff
Spouse's Name Frank Perhats
Informant's Name Mary L Szymaszek
Event Type Death
Event Date 18 November 1983
Event Place

St. Michael the Archangel, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Funeral Home Kolbus Funeral Home Ltd
Cemetery St Michael The Archangel
Entry Number 623560

Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998

Source / record details

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Grave

St Michael The Archangel, Chicago, Illinois

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Death

Name: Mitzie Perhats
SSN: 325-12-8492
Last Residence:
60656 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Born: 31 May 1902
Last Benefit: 60656, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America
Died: Nov 1983
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)

Source / record details
Social Security Death Index
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website