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Perkowska Family History

Perkowska 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: Perkowski, Perkoski, Markowski, Petrowski, Borkowski, Pienkowski

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Where is the Perkowska family from?

You can see how Perkowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perkowska family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perkowska's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Perkowska families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Perkowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkowska 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Perkowska. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perkowska. For the veterans among your Perkowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkowska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perkowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perkowska in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkowska 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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