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Perhamus Family History

Perhamus Name 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: Perham, Deramus, Polhamus, Derham, Neuhaus, Ramus, Primus, Perales

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Where is the Perhamus family from?

You can see how Perhamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perhamus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Perhamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Perhamus families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Perhamus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perhamus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perhamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perhamus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perhamus. 100% of Perhamus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Perhamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perhamus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Perhamus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Perhamus. For the veterans among your Perhamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perhamus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Perhamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Perhamus in 1966 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

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