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Perke Family History

Perke 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: Berke, Perko, Pere, Perkes, Perk, Perkel, Perkey, Parke, Jerke, Perle

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Where is the Perke family from?

You can see how Perke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Perke families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Perke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perke 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 Perke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perke. 100% of Perke 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
    100%

What Perke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Perke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perke 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Perke. 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 52 military records available for the last name Perke. For the veterans among your Perke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Perke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perke in 1968 was 86, and 90 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perke 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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