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Perksen Family History

Perksen 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: Derksen, Person, Persin, Perkes, Persyn, Prosen, Gerken, Bernsen

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Where is the Perksen family from?

You can see how Perksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perksen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perksen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Perksen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Perksen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Perksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perksen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Perksen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Perksen. For the veterans among your Perksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perksen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Perksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perksen in 1975 was 78, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perksen 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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