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Perin Family History

Perin Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): variant of Perino.

French (Périn) and English (of French origin): variant of Perrin.

Serbian and Croatian: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Petar (see Peter).

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


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Where is the Perin family from?

You can see how Perin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Perin families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Perin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perin families in 1891.
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What did your Perin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perin. 100% of Perin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Perin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Perin. For the veterans among your Perin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Perin in 1952 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perin 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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