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Pernisch Family History

Pernisch 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: Perich, Harnisch, Reinisch, Perpich, Pernick, Perlich, Benisch

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Where is the Pernisch family from?

You can see how Pernisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pernisch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pernisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernisch 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 13 census records available for the last name Pernisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernisch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pernisch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pernisch. For the veterans among your Pernisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernisch lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Pernisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pernisch in 1975 was 82, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernisch 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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