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Perryman Family History

Perryman Surname Meaning

English (Devon): elaborated form of Perry with Middle English man probably denoting one who lived near a pear tree; see Pearman.

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


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Where is the Perryman family from?

You can see how Perryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 64 Perryman families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Perryman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Perryman families in 1911.
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What did your Perryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perryman. 62% of Perryman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Teamster
    16%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Perryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perryman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Perryman. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Perryman. For the veterans among your Perryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perryman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Perryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Perryman in 1951 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perryman 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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