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Pernice Family History

Pernice Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from pernice ‘partridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pernice family from?

You can see how Pernice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pernice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pernice families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pernice's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Pernice families in 1891.
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What did your Pernice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pernice. 100% of Pernice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pernice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernice 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pernice. 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 586 military records available for the last name Pernice. For the veterans among your Pernice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernice lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pernice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pernice in 1950 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernice 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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