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Perrins Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Perrin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Perrine, Perkins, Perrin, Perris, Persons, Perrien, Perren, Parkins

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Where is the Perrins family from?

You can see how Perrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Perrins family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Perrins's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Perrins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrins. 31% of Perrins men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Perrins women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrins were Watchman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Perrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perrins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Perrins. For the veterans among your Perrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Perrins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perrins in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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