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Perkoski Family History

Perkoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Perkowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Perkoski family from?

You can see how Perkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkoski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perkoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Perkoski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkoski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Perkoski families in 1880.
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What did your Perkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perkoski. 44% of Perkoski men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Perkoski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perkoski were Salesman and Cashier.

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Coal Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cashier
    23%

What Perkoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Perkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkoski 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Perkoski. 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 191 military records available for the last name Perkoski. For the veterans among your Perkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkoski lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Perkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perkoski in 1941 was 30, and 53 in 2004.

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