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Pevner Family History

Pevner 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: Penner, Pevzner, Hevner, Berner, Peter, Jenner, Pinner, Lever, Venner

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Where is the Pevner family from?

You can see how Pevner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevner family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pevner family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pevner's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Pevner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pevner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pevner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pevner. For the veterans among your Pevner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Pevner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pevner in 1972 was 77, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevner 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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