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Perno Family History

Perno Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Perno either a masculine form of Perna or from the ancient Germanic personal name Berno.

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


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Where is the Perno family from?

You can see how Perno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perno families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Perno's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Perno families in 1891.
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What did your Perno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perno. 50% of Perno men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Perno women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perno were Carpenter and Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Finisher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Winder
    11%

What Perno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perno 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Perno. 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 379 military records available for the last name Perno. For the veterans among your Perno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perno in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perno 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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