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Periak Family History

Periak 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: Peak, Perla, Yerian, Perman, Perna, Pera, Lesiak, Perich, Peri

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Where is the Periak family from?

You can see how Periak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Periak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Periak family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Periak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Periak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Periak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Periak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Periak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Periak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Periak. For the veterans among your Periak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Periak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Periak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Periak in 1969 was 75, and 84 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Periak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Periak 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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