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Perluke Family History

Perluke 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: Perdue, Deluke, Pehlke, Perle, Berke, Pelle, Perla, Perko, Pertuit

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Where is the Perluke family from?

You can see how Perluke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perluke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perluke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perluke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perluke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perluke 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 Perluke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truckman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perluke. 100% of Perluke men worked as a Truckman.

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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

  • Truckman
    100%

What Perluke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Perluke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perluke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perluke. 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 26 military records available for the last name Perluke. For the veterans among your Perluke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perluke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Perluke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perluke in 1967 was 78, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perluke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perluke 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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