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Perbam Family History

Perbam 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: Perham, Derham, Perla, Perman, Perna, Pera, Perra, Perras, Pelham

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Where is the Perbam family from?

You can see how Perbam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perbam family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Perbam families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perbam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Perbam families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Perbam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perbam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Perbam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Perbam. For the veterans among your Perbam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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