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Perlick Family History

Perlick Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name formed with Old High German bero ‘bear’ + līh ‘like’. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Perlík: nickname or metonymic occupational name from perlík ‘sledge-hammer’.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Perlić and Prlić (see Perlich).

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


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Where is the Perlick family from?

You can see how Perlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Perlick families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Perlick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perlick families in 1880.
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What did your Perlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perlick. 25% of Perlick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Perlick women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perlick were Mechanic 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlick 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Perlick. 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 515 military records available for the last name Perlick. For the veterans among your Perlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Perlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Perlick in 1945 was 32, and 51 in 2004.

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