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Perker Family History

Perker 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: Kerker, Parker, Perkes, Merker, Erker, Perkel, Perkey, Perper, Porter

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Where is the Perker family from?

You can see how Perker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perker families living in Surrey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Perker's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Perker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perker 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 Perker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perker. 100% of Perker 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 Perker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perker 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Perker. 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 313 military records available for the last name Perker. For the veterans among your Perker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Perker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Perker in 1968 was 92, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perker 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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