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Origins of the Perks surname

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About the Perkses

We have a total number of 36159 records for people with the last name Perks.

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Where do most Perkses live?

In 1921, most Perkses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Perkses

How common is your surname?

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We have 33,000 records for the Perks surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Perkses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Perks first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Perkses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Perkses in 1921
Laundress

125

Dressmaker

97

Domestic Servant

75

General Servant Domestic

67

Charwoman

61

Common Male occupations for Perkses in 1921
Coal Miner

136

General Labourer

104

Carpenter

99

Agricultural Labourer

94

Mate

76

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