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Permal Family History

Permal 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, German, Berman, Perla, Parmar, Herman, Perna, Portal, Pera

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Where is the Permal family from?

You can see how Permal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Permal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Permal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Permal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permal 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 40 census records available for the last name Permal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permal 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Permal. 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 37 military records available for the last name Permal. For the veterans among your Permal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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