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Permin Family History

Permin 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: Perman, Persin, Perlin, Fermin, Perrin, Perkin, Perin, German

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Where is the Permin family from?

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

What did your Permin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Permin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permin 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Permin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Permin. For the veterans among your Permin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Permin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Permin in 1985 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

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