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Perkett Family History

Perkett Surname Meaning

Altered form of Paquette a surname of French origin. Compare Parquette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perkett family from?

You can see how Perkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Perkett families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Perkett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Perkett families in 1891.
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What did your Perkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perkett. 78% of Perkett 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Tailoress
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%

What Perkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkett 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Perkett. 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 234 military records available for the last name Perkett. For the veterans among your Perkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perkett in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkett 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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