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Peresman Family History

Peresman 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: Perelman, Perman, Pressman, Mersman, Peerman, Peterman, Wernsman

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Where is the Peresman family from?

You can see how Peresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peresman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peresman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peresman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peresman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Peresman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peresman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peresman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Peresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peresman 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 Peresman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peresman. For the veterans among your Peresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peresman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Peresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peresman in 1978 was 65, and 91 in 1995.

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