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Perock Family History

Perock 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: Prock, Brock, Rock, Peck, Percy, Krock, Pero, Peacock, Peron, Perich

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Where is the Perock family from?

You can see how Perock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perock families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Perock families living in Midlothian. This was about 86% of all the recorded Perock's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Perock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perock 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 Perock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perock. 40% of Perock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perock women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Bus Boy
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Perock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Perock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perock 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Perock. 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 39 military records available for the last name Perock. For the veterans among your Perock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perock in 1966 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perock 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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