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Perkon Family History

Perkon 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: Perron, Person, Perko, Peron, Perkin, Heron, Parson, Parton, Pero

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Where is the Perkon family from?

You can see how Perkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Perkon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Perkon families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Perkon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkon 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 Perkon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perkon. 50% of Perkon men worked as a Molder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Molder
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Perkon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Perkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Perkon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Perkon. For the veterans among your Perkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perkon in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkon 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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