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Perrino Family History

Perrino Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Perro.

Galician (Perriño): probably a variant of Portuguese Perrinho

a habitational name from Vila Cova do Perrinho in Portugal.

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


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Where is the Perrino family from?

You can see how Perrino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Perrino families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Perrino's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Perrino families in 1891.
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What did your Perrino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrino. 35% of Perrino men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Perrino women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrino were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Bartender
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Presser
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perrino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrino 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 Perrino. 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 725 military records available for the last name Perrino. For the veterans among your Perrino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrino lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Perrino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Perrino in 1940 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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