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Perkinds Family History

Perkinds 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: Perkins, Perkin, Parkins, Perrins, Jerkins, Firkins, Pergande, Prins

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Where is the Perkinds family from?

You can see how Perkinds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkinds family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Perkinds family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkinds's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Perkinds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Perkinds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkinds 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perkinds. 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 7 military records available for the last name Perkinds. For the veterans among your Perkinds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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