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Origins of the Perrin surname

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Where do most Perrins live?

In 1921, most Perrins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Perrins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 31,100 records for the Perrin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Perrins most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Perrin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Perrins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Perrins in 1921
Dressmaker

149

Laundress

97

Domestic Servant

80

Living On Own Means

80

General Servant Domestic

74

Common Male occupations for Perrins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

170

Carpenter

128

General Labourer

108

Farm Labourer

104

Blacksmith

97

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