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Pernic Family History

Pernic 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: Pernick, Pernice, Bernick, Persico, Perna, Persin, Wernick, Perlin

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Where is the Pernic family from?

You can see how Pernic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernic family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pernic families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Pernic family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernic's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pernic families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernic 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 47 census records available for the last name Pernic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernic 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pernic. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pernic. For the veterans among your Pernic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernic lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Pernic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pernic in 1982 was 75, and 41 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernic 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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