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Perkons Family History

Perkons 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: Persons, Perkins, Parsons, Perron, Person, Perko, Peron, Perkes

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Where is the Perkons family from?

You can see how Perkons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkons family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perkons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Perkons families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perkons's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Perkons families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Perkons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkons 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Perkons. 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 43 military records available for the last name Perkons. For the veterans among your Perkons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkons lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Perkons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Perkons in 1974 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkons 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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