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Pervin Family History

Pervin Name Meaning

see Parvin (1). see Parveen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Persin, Kervin, Perlin, Servin, Parvin, Gervin, Perrin, Ervin, Perkin

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Where is the Pervin family from?

You can see how Pervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pervin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Pervin families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pervin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pervin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pervin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pervin. 28% of Pervin men worked as a Proprietor and 28% of Pervin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pervin were Farmer and Servant. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pervin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Pervin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Pervin. For the veterans among your Pervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pervin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pervin in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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