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Permain Family History

Permain Surname Meaning

see Pearman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Permain family from?

You can see how Permain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Permain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Permain families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Permain's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Permain families in 1891.
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What did your Permain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Permain. 46% of Permain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Masseuse
    9%
  • Governess Retired
    9%

What Permain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Permain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permain 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Permain. 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 49 military records available for the last name Permain. For the veterans among your Permain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Permain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Permain in 1974 was 77, and 79 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Permain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permain 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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