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Perkett Name Meaning

Altered form of Paquette a surname of French origin. Compare Parquette .

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


Similar surnames: Puckett, Herkert, Perritt, Perfetti, Berrett, Verrett, Pickett

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Where is the Perkett family from?

You can see how Perkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Perkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Perkett families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Perkett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perkett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perkett. 38% of Perkett men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Perkett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perkett were Bricklayer and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perkett 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Perkett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Perkett. For the veterans among your Perkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perkett in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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