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Permar Family History

Permar 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: Parmar, Perman, German, Pear, Berman, Perla, Demar, Delmar, Dermer

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Where is the Permar family from?

You can see how Permar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Permar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Permar families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Permar's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Permar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Permar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Permar. 47% of Permar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Permar women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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What Permar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Permar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permar 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Permar. 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 285 military records available for the last name Permar. For the veterans among your Permar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Permar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Permar in 1957 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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