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Permelia Family History

Permelia 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: Perella, Perrella, Melia, Perla, Portella, Heredia, Pereira, Parella

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Where is the Permelia family from?

You can see how Permelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Permelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Permelia family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Permelia's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Permelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permelia 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 187 census records available for the last name Permelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permelia 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Permelia. 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 106 military records available for the last name Permelia. For the veterans among your Permelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permelia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Permelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Permelia in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permelia 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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