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Perkinson Family History

Perkinson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Parkinson. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Perkinson family from?

You can see how Perkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Perkinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Perkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perkinson families in 1891.
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What did your Perkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perkinson. 74% of Perkinson 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
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Perkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perkinson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Perkinson. For the veterans among your Perkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkinson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perkinson in 1952 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkinson 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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