This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Perushek family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Perushek Family History

Perushek 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: Perusse, Peshek, Rusher, Hershey, Pesek, Prasek, Prusak, Bushek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Perushek family from?

You can see how Perushek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perushek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perushek families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Perushek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Perushek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perushek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Perushek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perushek. 100% of Perushek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Perushek women worked as a Housework.

View Census Data for Perushek | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Perushek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Perushek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perushek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Perushek

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Perushek. 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.

View all Perushek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Perushek. For the veterans among your Perushek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Perushek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Perushek family history

Discover More

What is the average Perushek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perushek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Perushek in 1952 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perushek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perushek 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Perushek family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial