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Perkal Family History

Perkal 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: Perkel, Perla, Perko, Berka, Perman, Perna, Portal, Pera, Perl

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Where is the Perkal family from?

You can see how Perkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perkal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Perkal family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkal's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Perkal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkal 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 Perkal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perkal. 100% of Perkal men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Perkal women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Perkal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Perkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkal 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Perkal. 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 58 military records available for the last name Perkal. For the veterans among your Perkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perkal in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkal 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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