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Perin Family History

Perin Name Meaning

Italian (Veneto): variant of Perino . French (Périn) and English (of French origin): variant of Perrin . Serbian and Croatian: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Petar (see Peter compare Peric ).

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


Similar surnames: Peron, Perino, Perrin, Merin, Peri, Persin, Perlin, Perini, Peris

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Where is the Perin family from?

You can see how Perin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Perin families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Perin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Perin families in 1911.
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What did your Perin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Tudiant
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Perin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Perin. For the veterans among your Perin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Perin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Perin in 1952 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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