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Perine Family History

Perine Surname Meaning

French (Périne): from the feminine form of Périn (see Perin) and in North America (also) an altered form of a variant of this Perrin.

The surname Périne is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Perine family from?

You can see how Perine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Perine families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Perine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perine families in 1911.
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What did your Perine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perine. 100% of Perine men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Perine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Perine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perine 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 Perine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perine. For the veterans among your Perine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perine lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Perine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perine in 1946 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perine 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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