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Pernia Family History

Pernia Surname Meaning

Spanish (Pernía): habitational name from a place called La Pernía in Palencia province.

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


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Where is the Pernia family from?

You can see how Pernia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pernia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pernia families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pernia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pernia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pernia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pernia. 44% of Pernia 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Tailor Shop
    13%
  • Musician
    13%

What Pernia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Pernia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernia 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Pernia. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pernia. For the veterans among your Pernia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pernia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pernia in 1970 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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