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Perrien Family History

Perrien Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Perriam a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place called from Middle English piri(e) ‘pear tree’ + ham(me) ‘enclosed plot (water) meadow’. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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Breton: status name from a regional variant of perc'henn ‘owner (of a house)’.

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


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Where is the Perrien family from?

You can see how Perrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Perrien families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Perrien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perrien families in 1911.
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What did your Perrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrien. 39% of Perrien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Perrien women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Insurance Salesman
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrien 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Perrien. 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 178 military records available for the last name Perrien. For the veterans among your Perrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Perrien in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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