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Pericak Family History

Pericak 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: Pelican, Perich, Pedrick, Pernick, Petrick, Merica, Derick, Perlick

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Where is the Pericak family from?

You can see how Pericak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pericak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pericak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pericak families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pericak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pericak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pericak 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 Pericak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pericak. 100% of Pericak men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pericak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Pericak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pericak 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Pericak. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pericak. For the veterans among your Pericak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pericak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pericak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pericak in 1965 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pericak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pericak 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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