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Perkian Family History

Perkian 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: Perkin, Yerian, Perman, Persin, Perlin, Parkin, Parkman, Berkman

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Where is the Perkian family from?

You can see how Perkian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perkian family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perkian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkian 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 15 census records available for the last name Perkian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perkian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perkian. For the veterans among your Perkian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkian lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkian

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