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Pernach Family History

Pernach Surname 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: Perhach, Perna, Perich, Gerlach, Peach, Perch, Perpich, Pernick

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Where is the Pernach family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernach 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 Pernach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmerson was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pernach. 100% of Pernach men worked as a Farmerson.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmerson
    100%

What Pernach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pernach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernach 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pernach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Pernach. For the veterans among your Pernach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernach lifespan?

Average Pernach life expectancy in 1985 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernach 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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