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Pereman Family History

Pereman 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: Perman, Perelman, Perlman, Periman, German, Herdman, Berman, Portman

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Where is the Pereman family from?

You can see how Pereman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pereman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pereman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pereman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pereman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pereman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pereman 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 Pereman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pereman. 34% of Pereman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Junk Dealer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Pereman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Pereman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pereman 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pereman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pereman. For the veterans among your Pereman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pereman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pereman

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