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Perkala Family History

Perkala 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: Perala, Pekala, Penkala, Perla, Perella, Pergola, Peralta, Pakkala

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What did your Perkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perkala. 60% of Perkala men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Perkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkala 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Perkala. 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 6 military records available for the last name Perkala. For the veterans among your Perkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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