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Permel Family History

Permel 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: Ermel, Perel, Perkel, Bermel, Peel, Hermes, Mergel, Perman, Dermer

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Where is the Permel family from?

You can see how Permel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Permel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Permel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Permel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Permel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permel 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 59 census records available for the last name Permel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Permel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Permel. For the veterans among your Permel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permel lifespan?

Average Permel life expectancy in 2001 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permel 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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