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Perkinton Family History

Perkinton 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: Perkinson, Parkinson, Purinton, Pilkinton, Pennington, Brinton

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Where is the Perkinton family from?

You can see how Perkinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkinton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Perkinton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Perkinton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perkinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkinton 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 Perkinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perkinton. 100% of Perkinton 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
    100%

What Perkinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Perkinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkinton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Perkinton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Perkinton. For the veterans among your Perkinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkinton lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Perkinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perkinton in 1988 was 73, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkinton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkinton 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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