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Peerman Family History

Peerman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pearman.

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


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Where is the Peerman family from?

You can see how Peerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Peerman families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Peerman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peerman families in 1891.
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What did your Peerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Official and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peerman. 100% of Peerman men worked as a Bank Official and 80% of Peerman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Official
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    20%

What Peerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peerman 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Peerman. 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 426 military records available for the last name Peerman. For the veterans among your Peerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peerman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peerman in 1958 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peerman 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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