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Perkoff Family History

Perkoff 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: Perloff, Perko, Kerkhoff, Gerloff, Petroff, Verhoff, Markoff, Shroff

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Where is the Perkoff family from?

You can see how Perkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Perkoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Perkoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perkoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkoff 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 Perkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perkoff. 100% of Perkoff men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Perkoff 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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Perkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkoff 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Perkoff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Perkoff. For the veterans among your Perkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Perkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perkoff in 1965 was 72, and 43 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkoff 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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