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Perkio Family History

Perkio 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: Perko, Perkin, Pero, Sergio, Persico, Persin, Perlin, Parkin, Perro

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Where is the Perkio family from?

You can see how Perkio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perkio families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Perkio family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkio's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Perkio families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Perkio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkio 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Perkio. 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 Perkio. For the veterans among your Perkio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkio lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Perkio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perkio in 1966 was 82, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkio 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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