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Pernaw Family History

Pernaw 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, Penna, Perla, Perman, Cerna, Pera, Bernat, Pena, Perham, Perra

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Where is the Pernaw family from?

You can see how Pernaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pernaw family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pernaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pernaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pernaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pernaw. For the veterans among your Pernaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Pernaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pernaw in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernaw 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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