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Perhem Family History

Perhem 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, Rhem, Peres, Pere, Priem, Perkes, Perel, Prem, Pelham

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Where is the Perhem family from?

You can see how Perhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Perhem families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Perhem family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Perhem's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Perhem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Perhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Perhem. 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 Perhem. For the veterans among your Perhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhem lifespan?

Average Perhem life expectancy in 1976 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perhem 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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