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Pernee Family History

Pernee 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: Berner, Penner, Cerney, Kerner, Lerner, Cerne, Perdue, Perna, Derner

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Where is the Pernee family from?

You can see how Pernee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Pernee families were found in USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Pernee family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernee's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pernee families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pernee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernee 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pernee. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pernee. For the veterans among your Pernee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernee

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