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Perrein Family History

Perrein 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: Perrin, Perren, Perron, Herren, Persin, Perlin, Herreid, Perrino

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Where is the Perrein family from?

You can see how Perrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Perrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Perrein family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perrein's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Perrein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Perrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrein 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Perrein. 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 16 military records available for the last name Perrein. For the veterans among your Perrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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