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Perr Family History

Perr Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Dorset): variant of Pear. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Jewish (American): shortened and altered form of some Ashkenazic surname such as Perelman and Perlstein.

South German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Perr family from?

You can see how Perr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Perr families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Perr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perr families in 1911.
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What did your Perr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perr. 50% of Perr men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Apprentice
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Perr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perr 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Perr. 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 Perr. For the veterans among your Perr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Perr in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perr 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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