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Perks Family History

Perks Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Parks or Parkhouse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perks family from?

You can see how Perks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 707 Perks families living in Staffordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Perks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Perks families in 1891.
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What did your Perks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perks. 9% of Perks men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Perks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perks were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Railway Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Perks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perks 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Perks. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Perks. For the veterans among your Perks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perks in 1961 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perks 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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