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Perwein Family History

Perwein Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Persin, Perlin, Erwin, Kerwin, Derwin, Perrin, Gerwin, Perkin

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Where is the Perwein family from?

You can see how Perwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perwein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perwein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perwein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perwein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perwein. 100% of Perwein women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Perwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perwein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Perwein. 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 81 military records available for the last name Perwein. For the veterans among your Perwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perwein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Perwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Perwein in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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