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Perkers Family History

Perkers 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: Perkes, Kerker, Berkes, Peters, Peres, Parker, Peffers, Perera

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Where is the Perkers family from?

You can see how Perkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Perkers families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perkers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perkers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkers 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 Perkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perkers. 32% of Perkers men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Perkers women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perkers were Attendant and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Engineer
    13%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Perkers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Perkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkers 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Perkers. 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 16 military records available for the last name Perkers. For the veterans among your Perkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkers lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Perkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perkers in 1994 was 82, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkers 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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