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Perakos Family History

Perakos 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: Perko, Drakos, Perkes, Petrakis, Perales, Prados, Peaks, Perks

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Where is the Perakos family from?

You can see how Perakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perakos family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perakos's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Perakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Perakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perakos 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Perakos. 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 35 military records available for the last name Perakos. For the veterans among your Perakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perakos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Perakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perakos in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perakos 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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