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Perkerson Family History

Perkerson 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: Parkerson, Peterson, Peerson, Petterson, Bergerson, Eckerson

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Where is the Perkerson family from?

You can see how Perkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Perkerson families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perkerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perkerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkerson 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 Perkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perkerson. 30% of Perkerson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Perkerson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perkerson were Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Perkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkerson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Perkerson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Perkerson. For the veterans among your Perkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkerson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Perkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perkerson in 1958 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkerson 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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