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Pernara Family History

Pernara 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: Bernard, Vergara, Perna, Pereira, Perala, Ferrara, Perera, Perra

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Where is the Pernara family from?

You can see how Pernara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernara family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pernara families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pernara's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pernara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pernara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernara 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pernara. 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 Pernara. For the veterans among your Pernara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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