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Pernikoff Family History

Pernikoff 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: Resnikoff, Melnikoff, Perloff, Perko, Persico, Kerkhoff, Tarnoff

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Where is the Pernikoff family from?

You can see how Pernikoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernikoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pernikoff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Pernikoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pernikoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pernikoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernikoff 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 84 census records available for the last name Pernikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernikoff 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Pernikoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pernikoff. For the veterans among your Pernikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernikoff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pernikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pernikoff in 1974 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

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