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Perrens Family History

Perrens Surname Meaning

see Perrins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Perrens family from?

You can see how Perrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Perrens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Perrens families living in Staffordshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Perrens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Perrens families in 1891.
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What did your Perrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Locksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perrens. 100% of Perrens men worked as a Locksmith and 75% of Perrens 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Locksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    25%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Perrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrens 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Perrens. 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 24 military records available for the last name Perrens. For the veterans among your Perrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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