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Perins Family History

Perins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prins, Perkins, Peris, Perini, Perin, Perino, Perine, Perrins, Kerins

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Where is the Perins family from?

You can see how Perins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Perins families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Perins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perins. 43% of Perins men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Perins women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perins were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Perins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Perins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perins 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Perins. 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 55 military records available for the last name Perins. For the veterans among your Perins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perins lifespan?

Average Perins life expectancy in 1997 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perins 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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