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Perunko Family History

Perunko 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: Perko, Perno, Perun, Petrenko, Perino, Peruski, Franko, Cerino, Pero

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Where is the Perunko family from?

You can see how Perunko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perunko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Perunko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Perunko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Perunko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perunko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perunko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perunko. 50% of Perunko men worked as a Pipe Inspector. .

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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

  • Pipe Inspector
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Perunko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Perunko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perunko 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Perunko. 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 81 military records available for the last name Perunko. For the veterans among your Perunko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perunko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perunko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perunko in 1963 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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