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Perlmann Family History

Perlmann 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: Perlman, Permann, Bermann, Perman, Heilmann, Portmann, Zellmann

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Where is the Perlmann family from?

You can see how Perlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Perlmann family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Perlmann's in USA. California had the highest population of Perlmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlmann 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 211 census records available for the last name Perlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Perlmann. 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 161 military records available for the last name Perlmann. For the veterans among your Perlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlmann lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Perlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perlmann in 1959 was 55, and 55 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perlmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlmann 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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