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Perkiss Family History

Perkiss Surname Meaning

see Purkiss.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Perkiss family from?

You can see how Perkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Perkiss families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Perkiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perkiss families in 1891.
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What did your Perkiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perkiss. 100% of Perkiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Perkiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkiss 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Perkiss. 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 77 military records available for the last name Perkiss. For the veterans among your Perkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Perkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perkiss in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perkiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkiss 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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