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Pernesky Family History

Pernesky 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: Chernesky, Bernosky, Persky, Cerney, Ernest, Peres, Perkes, Presby

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Where is the Pernesky family from?

You can see how Pernesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pernesky families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pernesky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pernesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pernesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pernesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernesky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pernesky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pernesky. For the veterans among your Pernesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernesky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pernesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pernesky in 1969 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernesky 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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