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Permuy Family History

Permuy 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: Percy, Perry, Perdue, Perman, Perley, Peru, Perun, Persky, Perkey

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Where is the Permuy family from?

You can see how Permuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Permuy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Permuy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Permuy families living in North Carolina. This was about 13% of all the recorded Permuy's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Permuy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Permuy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Permuy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Permuy. 100% of Permuy women worked as a Cigar Maker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Permuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Permuy 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Permuy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Permuy. For the veterans among your Permuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Permuy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Permuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Permuy in 1970 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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