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Perren Name Meaning

French and English (of French Huguenot origin): variant of Perrin .

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


Similar surnames: Ferren, Perrien, Merren, Perret, Perrin, Petre, Marren, Perrine, Pere

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Where is the Perren family from?

You can see how Perren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 78 Perren families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Perren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perren families in 1911.
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What did your Perren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perren. 34% of Perren men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Perren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perren 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 Perren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 738 military records available for the last name Perren. For the veterans among your Perren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Perren in 1963 was 88, and 69 in 2004.

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