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Permison Family History

Permison 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: Person, Harmison, Nerison, Emison, Pennison, Persson, Herbison

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Where is the Permison family from?

You can see how Permison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Permison family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Permison's in USA. New York had the highest population of Permison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permison 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 99 census records available for the last name Permison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permison 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Permison. 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 17 military records available for the last name Permison. For the veterans among your Permison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Permison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Permison in 1967 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Permison 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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