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Perkenson Family History

Perkenson 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: Perkinson, Berenson, Jergenson, Parkinson, Parkerson, Person

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Where is the Perkenson family from?

You can see how Perkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkenson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Perkenson families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkenson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Perkenson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Perkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkenson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Perkenson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Perkenson. For the veterans among your Perkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkenson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkenson

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