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Pearlman Family History

Pearlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Perelman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pearlman family from?

You can see how Pearlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Pearlman families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pearlman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearlman families in 1891.
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What did your Pearlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Hat Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pearlman. 24% of Pearlman men worked as a Ladies Hat Maker and 87% of Pearlman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearlman were Hat Machinist and Ladies Hat Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Hat Maker
    24%
  • Traveller
    16%
  • Fancy Goods Dealer
    16%
  • Hat Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Ladies Hat Maker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Pearlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Pearlman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pearlman. For the veterans among your Pearlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pearlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pearlman in 1944 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearlman 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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