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Perrine Family History

Perrine Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Perrin and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

English: variant of Perrin.

This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Perrine family from?

You can see how Perrine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Perrine families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Perrine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perrine families in 1891.
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What did your Perrine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perrine. 100% of Perrine 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 28,000 census records available for the last name Perrine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perrine. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Perrine. For the veterans among your Perrine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrine lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Perrine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Perrine in 1945 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrine 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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