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Perkson Family History

Perkson 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: Person, Persson, Berkson, Parson, Perron, Perko, Merson, Persin

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Where is the Perkson family from?

You can see how Perkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Perkson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Perkson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perkson families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Perkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkson 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Perkson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Perkson. For the veterans among your Perkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Perkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Perkson in 1976 was 65, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perkson 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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