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Perks Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Parks or Parkhouse .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Parks, Perkes, Peres, Pinks, Parke, Perk, Peris, Berks, Perkins

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Where is the Perks family from?

You can see how Perks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Perks families living in Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Perks's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Perks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perks. 18% of Perks men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Perks women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perks were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Perks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perks 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Perks. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Perks. For the veterans among your Perks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Perks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perks in 1961 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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