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Pernn Family History

Pernn 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: Penn, Perna, Peron, Perno, Perun, Perin, Heron, Pepin, Kern, Penna

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Where is the Pernn family from?

You can see how Pernn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pernn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pernn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pernn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Pernn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pernn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pernn. For the veterans among your Pernn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernn

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