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Perigin Family History

Perigin Surname 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: Bergin, Persin, Perlin, Perugini, Perrin, Perkin, Perini, Perin

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Where is the Perigin family from?

You can see how Perigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perigin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perigin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Perigin families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perigin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Perigin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perigin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perigin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perigin. 100% of Perigin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Perigin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Perigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perigin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Perigin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Perigin. For the veterans among your Perigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perigin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Perigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Perigin in 1966 was 44, and 89 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perigin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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