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Perk Family History

Perk Surname Meaning

English: from a short form of the Middle English personal name Perkin, a diminutive of Peres. See Parkin Pierce.

This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name from Perki in Lithuania.

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


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Where is the Perk family from?

You can see how Perk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Perk families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Perk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perk 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 Perk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perk. 89% of Perk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Perk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perk. For the veterans among your Perk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Perk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perk in 1943 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perk 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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