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Perowne Family History

Perowne Surname Meaning

see Perrin.

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


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Where is the Perowne family from?

You can see how Perowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perowne family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Perowne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Perowne families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Perowne's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Perowne families in 1911.
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What did your Perowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perowne. 100% of Perowne men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Perowne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%

What Perowne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perowne 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Perowne. 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 161 military records available for the last name Perowne. For the veterans among your Perowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perowne

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