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Pernier Family History

Pernier 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: Perrier, Bernier, Vernier, Berner, Verdier, Penner, Ferrier, Kerner

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Where is the Pernier family from?

You can see how Pernier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pernier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Pernier family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernier's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pernier families in 1841.
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What did your Pernier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pernier. 100% of Pernier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Pernier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Pernier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernier 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pernier. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pernier. For the veterans among your Pernier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernier lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Pernier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pernier in 1980 was 81, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernier 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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