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Pernberthy Family History

Pernberthy 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: Penberthy, Herbert, Pemberton, Kenworthy, Gernert, Jernberg, Fenerty

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Where is the Pernberthy family from?

You can see how Pernberthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernberthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pernberthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pernberthy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernberthy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pernberthy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pernberthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernberthy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pernberthy. 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 Pernberthy. For the veterans among your Pernberthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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