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Perkis Family History

Perkis Surname Meaning

see Parkes. see Pershouse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perkis family from?

You can see how Perkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Perkis families living in Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Perkis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Perkis families in 1891.
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What did your Perkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perkis. 100% of Perkis men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Perkis 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkis 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Perkis. 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 240 military records available for the last name Perkis. For the veterans among your Perkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perkis in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkis 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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