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Perlam Family History

Perlam 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: Perla, Perham, Derham, Elam, Pella, Perman, Perna, Pera, Perl, Perlin

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Where is the Perlam family from?

You can see how Perlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlam family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perlam's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Perlam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlam 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 44 census records available for the last name Perlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlam 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 Perlam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perlam. For the veterans among your Perlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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