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Perosky Family History

Perosky 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: Persky, Petrosky, Trosky, Potosky, Morosky, Bernosky, Petoskey

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Where is the Perosky family from?

You can see how Perosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perosky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perosky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perosky 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 Perosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perosky. 50% of Perosky men worked as a Buffer.

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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

  • Buffer
    50%
  • Coal Miner
    50%

What Perosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Perosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perosky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Perosky. 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 105 military records available for the last name Perosky. For the veterans among your Perosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perosky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Perosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perosky in 1968 was 61, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perosky 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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