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Pernici Family History

Pernici 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, Wernick, Perich, Perpich, Perlich

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Where is the Pernici family from?

You can see how Pernici families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernici family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pernici family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pernici's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pernici families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernici 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 65 census records available for the last name Pernici. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernici 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pernici. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pernici. For the veterans among your Pernici ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernici lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Pernici life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pernici in 1957 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernici 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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