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Pernell Family History

Pernell Name Meaning

English (Middlesex and Warwickshire): variant of Parnell . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Pennell, Purnell, Persell, Parnell, Percell, Pannell, Pennel, Parcell

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Where is the Pernell family from?

You can see how Pernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pernell families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pernell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pernell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pernell. 35% of Pernell men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Pernell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pernell were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernell 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Pernell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pernell. For the veterans among your Pernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pernell in 1955 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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