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Pernant Family History

Pernant 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: Tennant, Perman, Perna, Bernat, Servant, Hernan, Gernand, Kernan

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Where is the Pernant family from?

You can see how Pernant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernant family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Pernant families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernant's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Pernant families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Pernant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernant 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pernant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pernant. For the veterans among your Pernant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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