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Perri Family History

Perri Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Perro.

American shortened form (and Greek feminine form denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Greek Perris.

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


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Where is the Perri family from?

You can see how Perri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perri family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Perri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Perri family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perri's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Perri families in 1891.
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What did your Perri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perri. 36% of Perri men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Perri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perri were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Perri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perri 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Perri. 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 Perri. For the veterans among your Perri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perri lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Perri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perri in 1948 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perri 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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