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Pearlmutter Family History

Pearlmutter Surname 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: Perlmutter, Permenter, Parlette, Parmenter, Palmeter, Palmatier

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Where is the Pearlmutter family from?

You can see how Pearlmutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlmutter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Pearlmutter families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pearlmutter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pearlmutter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearlmutter 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 Pearlmutter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearlmutter. 21% of Pearlmutter men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Pearlmutter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearlmutter were Proprietor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Contractor
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Pearlmutter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pearlmutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlmutter 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Pearlmutter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Pearlmutter. For the veterans among your Pearlmutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlmutter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pearlmutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pearlmutter in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearlmutter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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