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Perlmeter Family History

Perlmeter 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: Permenter, Perlmutter, Palmeter, Parmeter, Demeter, Parmenter

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Where is the Perlmeter family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlmeter 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 Perlmeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Journeyman Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perlmeter. 100% of Perlmeter men worked as a Journeyman Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Journeyman Tailor
    100%

What Perlmeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Perlmeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlmeter 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 Perlmeter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perlmeter. For the veterans among your Perlmeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlmeter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Perlmeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Perlmeter in 1970 was 88, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlmeter 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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