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Perkston Family History

Perkston 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: Preston, Person, Peniston, Pinkston, Persson, Berkson, Easton

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Where is the Perkston family from?

You can see how Perkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Perkston family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkston's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Perkston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Perkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perkston. 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 military records available for the last name Perkston. For the veterans among your Perkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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