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Permento Family History

Permento 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: Permenter, Sarmento, Armento, Zermeno, Perfetto, Prieto, Parent

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Where is the Permento family from?

You can see how Permento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permento family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Permento families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Permento family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Permento's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Permento families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permento surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Permento ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Permento ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Permento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permento 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Permento. 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 44 military records available for the last name Permento. For the veterans among your Permento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permento lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Permento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Permento in 1980 was 91, and 80 in 1986.

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