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Perriton Family History

Perriton Surname Meaning

see Purton.

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


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Where is the Perriton family from?

You can see how Perriton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perriton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Perriton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Perriton families living in Devon. This was about 52% of all the recorded Perriton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Perriton families in 1891.
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What did your Perriton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perriton. 91% of Perriton 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Perriton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perriton 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Perriton. 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 78 military records available for the last name Perriton. For the veterans among your Perriton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perriton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Perriton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Perriton in 1963 was 84, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perriton 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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