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Permenter Family History

Permenter Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Parmenter 1 or of its French (and Walloon and Flemish) cognate Parmentier.

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


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Where is the Permenter family from?

You can see how Permenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Permenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Permenter family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Permenter's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Permenter families in 1891.
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What did your Permenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Permenter. 100% of Permenter 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Permenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permenter 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Permenter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Permenter. For the veterans among your Permenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permenter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Permenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Permenter in 1944 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Permenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permenter 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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