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Perka Family History

Perka Name 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: Perla, Perko, Berka, Perna, Pera, Pelka, Perra, Perk, Perea, Penka

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Where is the Perka family from?

You can see how Perka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perka families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Perka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perka. 34% of Perka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Perka women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Shipfitter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Perka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Perka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perka 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Perka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Perka. For the veterans among your Perka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Perka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Perka in 1960 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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