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Phernetter Family History

Phernetter 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: Permenter, Chenette, Wernette, Paternoster, Netter, Petter, Parlette

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Where is the Phernetter family from?

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

There are 3 census records available for the last name Phernetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phernetter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Phernetter. 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 Phernetter. For the veterans among your Phernetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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