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Perriman Family History

Perriman Name Meaning

see Perryman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Merriman, Perrigan, Perryman, Berriman, Herriman, Periman, Berrigan

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Where is the Perriman family from?

You can see how Perriman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perriman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perriman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Perriman families living in North Carolina. This was about 36% of all the recorded Perriman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Perriman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perriman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perriman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perriman. 26% of Perriman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Perriman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perriman 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Perriman. 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 443 military records available for the last name Perriman. For the veterans among your Perriman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perriman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Perriman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Perriman in 1946 was 26, and 45 in 2004.

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