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Pearmain Family History

Pearmain Surname Meaning

see Pearman.

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


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Where is the Pearmain family from?

You can see how Pearmain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearmain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearmain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Pearmain families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pearmain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearmain families in 1891.
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What did your Pearmain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pearmain. 25% of Pearmain men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Pearmain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearmain were Motor Dress Heavy Works and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter (retired)
    25%
  • General Labourer (retired
    25%
  • Motor Dress Heavy Works
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Pearmain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pearmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearmain 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Pearmain. 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 351 military records available for the last name Pearmain. For the veterans among your Pearmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearmain lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Pearmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pearmain in 1942 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearmain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearmain 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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