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Perrins Family History

Perrins Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Perrin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Perrins family from?

You can see how Perrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 290 Perrins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Perrins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Perrins families in 1891.
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What did your Perrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perrins. 13% of Perrins men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Perrins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrins were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Minister Of Religion
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Perrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrins 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 Perrins. 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 Perrins. For the veterans among your Perrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Perrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perrins in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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