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Perakis Family History

Perakis Surname 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: Petrakis, Paradis, Perkes, Perales, Xenakis, Perkins, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Perakis family from?

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

In 1940, Chef and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perakis. 25% of Perakis men worked as a Chef and 100% of Perakis women worked as a Topper.

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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

  • Chef
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Staker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%

What Perakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Perakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perakis 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Perakis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Perakis. For the veterans among your Perakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Perakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Perakis in 1967 was 60, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perakis 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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