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Perring Family History

Perring Surname Meaning

see Perrin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perring family from?

You can see how Perring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perring family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 306 Perring families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Perring's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Perring families in 1891.
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What did your Perring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perring. 11% of Perring men worked as a Shipwright and 79% of Perring women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perring were Horseman On Farm and 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

  • Shipwright
    11%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Perring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Perring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perring 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 Perring. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perring. For the veterans among your Perring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perring lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Perring in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perring 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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