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Permeter Family History

Permeter 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, Parmeter, Demeter, Parmenter, Prueter, Palmeter, Vermeer

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Where is the Permeter family from?

You can see how Permeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permeter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Permeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Permeter family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Permeter's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Permeter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permeter 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 72 census records available for the last name Permeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permeter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Permeter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Permeter. For the veterans among your Permeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permeter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permeter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Permeter

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