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Pernner Family History

Pernner 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: Penner, Berner, Jenner, Pinner, Venner, Kenner, Kerner, Lerner

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Where is the Pernner family from?

You can see how Pernner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernner family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pernner family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pernner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pernner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pernner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pernner. For the veterans among your Pernner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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