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Perkowsky Family History

Perkowsky 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, Petrowsky, Perkoski, Markowski, Petrowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Perkowsky family from?

You can see how Perkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perkowsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perkowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkowsky 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 Perkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perkowsky. 43% of Perkowsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Printer
    29%

What Perkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Perkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkowsky 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Perkowsky. 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 72 military records available for the last name Perkowsky. For the veterans among your Perkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkowsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Perkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Perkowsky in 1969 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkowsky 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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