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Pearkins Family History

Pearkins 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: Perkins, Parkins, Parkin, Perkin, Harkins, Markins, Eakins, Deakins

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Where is the Pearkins family from?

You can see how Pearkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Pearkins families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pearkins's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pearkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearkins 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 Pearkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Pearkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearkins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pearkins. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pearkins. For the veterans among your Pearkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Pearkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pearkins in 1962 was 78, and 101 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearkins 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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