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Periman Family History

Periman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perryman. This surname has now died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Periman family from?

You can see how Periman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Periman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Periman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Periman families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Periman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Periman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Periman 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 Periman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Periman. 38% of Periman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Periman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Periman were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Periman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Periman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Periman 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Periman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 376 military records available for the last name Periman. For the veterans among your Periman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Periman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Periman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Periman in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Periman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Periman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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