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Pernat Family History

Pernat 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: Perna, Bernat, Penna, Perla, Perman, Cerna, Ernst, Pera, Vernet, Pena

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Where is the Pernat family from?

You can see how Pernat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pernat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pernat family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernat's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pernat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pernat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pernat. 100% of Pernat men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pernat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Pernat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernat 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pernat. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pernat. For the veterans among your Pernat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernat lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pernat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pernat in 1959 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernat 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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