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Pernis Family History

Pernis 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: Perris, Peris, Perlis, Dennis, Paris, Preis, Purvis, Perna, Persin

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Where is the Pernis family from?

You can see how Pernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pernis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Pernis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pernis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernis 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 Pernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pernis. 50% of Pernis men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Pernis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Pernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernis 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Pernis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pernis. For the veterans among your Pernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Pernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pernis in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernis 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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