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Pernicka Family History

Pernicka 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, Bernick, Wernick, Perlick, Vernick, Pesicka, Pernice, Penick

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Where is the Pernicka family from?

You can see how Pernicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernicka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pernicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pernicka families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernicka's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pernicka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pernicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pernicka. 38% of Pernicka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pernicka women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pernicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Pernicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernicka 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Pernicka. 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 115 military records available for the last name Pernicka. For the veterans among your Pernicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernicka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pernicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pernicka in 1965 was 72, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernicka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernicka 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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