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Perelmuter Family History

Perelmuter 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, Reuter, Permenter, Delauter, Peeler, Kreuter, Preister

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perelmuter 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 Perelmuter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perelmuter. 100% of Perelmuter men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Perelmuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perelmuter 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Perelmuter. 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 46 military records available for the last name Perelmuter. For the veterans among your Perelmuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perelmuter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perelmuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Perelmuter in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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