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Perkner Family History

Perkner 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: Berkner, Berner, Kerker, Penner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner, Perrier

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Where is the Perkner family from?

You can see how Perkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perkner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Perkner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perkner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkner 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 96 census records available for the last name Perkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Perkner. 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 40 military records available for the last name Perkner. For the veterans among your Perkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Perkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Perkner in 1967 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkner 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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