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Perrman Family History

Perrman 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: Perman, Peerman, Pearman, Herrman, Perryman, Perlman, Periman, German

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Where is the Perrman family from?

You can see how Perrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Perrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Perrman families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perrman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Perrman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrman 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 131 census records available for the last name Perrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Perrman. 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 Perrman. For the veterans among your Perrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Perrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Perrman in 1967 was 99, and 71 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrman 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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