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Perwin Family History

Perwin 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: Persin, Perlin, Erwin, Kerwin, Derwin, Perrin, Gerwin, Perkin, Perin

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Where is the Perwin family from?

You can see how Perwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perwin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perwin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Perwin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perwin 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 Perwin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Perwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Perwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perwin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Perwin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Perwin. For the veterans among your Perwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perwin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Perwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perwin in 1974 was 76, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perwin 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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