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Alperin Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern .

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


Similar surnames: Alpern, Alpert, Halperin, Galperin, Halpern, Alper, Halprin, Galper

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Where is the Alperin family from?

You can see how Alperin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alperin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Alperin families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Alperin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alperin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alperin 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 Alperin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alperin. 27% of Alperin men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Alperin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alperin were Glazer and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Glazer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    39%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alperin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alperin 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 Alperin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 440 military records available for the last name Alperin. For the veterans among your Alperin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alperin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Alperin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alperin in 1954 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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