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Perski Family History

Perski 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: Persky, Peruski, Person, Perko, Demski, Persin, Borski, Peri, Ploski

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Where is the Perski family from?

You can see how Perski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perski families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Perski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Perski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perski. 34% of Perski men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perski women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Puddler
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Perski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Perski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perski 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Perski. 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 82 military records available for the last name Perski. For the veterans among your Perski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Perski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Perski in 1966 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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