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Perky Family History

Perky 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: Percy, Perko, Perry, Perk, Pelky, Persky, Perkey, Perks, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Perky family from?

You can see how Perky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Perky families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Perky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Perky families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perky 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 Perky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perky. 45% of Perky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perky women worked as a Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Perky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perky 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Perky. 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 286 military records available for the last name Perky. For the veterans among your Perky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Perky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perky in 1957 was 30, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perky 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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