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Perme Family History

Perme 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: Pere, Perle, Prime, Berke, Hermes, Pelle, Percy, Jerome, Perla, Herre

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Where is the Perme family from?

You can see how Perme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Perme families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Perme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perme 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 Perme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perme. 34% of Perme men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Perme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Perme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perme 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Perme. 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 283 military records available for the last name Perme. For the veterans among your Perme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perme lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Perme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perme in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perme 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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