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Perlham Family History

Perlham 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, Pelham, Derham, Perla, Peckham, Parham, Dersham, Parnham

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Where is the Perlham family from?

You can see how Perlham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlham family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlham's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Perlham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlham 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 5 census records available for the last name Perlham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Perlham. 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 military records available for the last name Perlham. For the veterans among your Perlham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlham

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