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Pernandez Family History

Pernandez 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: Fernandez, Hernandez, Pergande, Fernandes, Hernadez, Bernardez

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Where is the Pernandez family from?

You can see how Pernandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernandez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pernandez family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pernandez's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Pernandez families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Pernandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernandez 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Pernandez. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pernandez. For the veterans among your Pernandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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