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Perram Family History

Perram Surname Meaning

see Parham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perram family from?

You can see how Perram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perram family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Perram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Perram families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Perram's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Perram families in 1891.
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What did your Perram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perram. 100% of Perram 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perram 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Perram. 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 131 military records available for the last name Perram. For the veterans among your Perram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perram lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Perram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perram in 1970 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perram 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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