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Perkowitz Family History

Perkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Herskowitz, Berkovitz, Lefkowitz, Markowitz, Lewkowicz

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Where is the Perkowitz family from?

You can see how Perkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Perkowitz families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Perkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perkowitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tender
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Perkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkowitz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Perkowitz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Perkowitz. For the veterans among your Perkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkowitz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Perkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perkowitz in 1974 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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