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Pernett Family History

Pernett Name 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: Bernett, Perrett, Perkett, Ernest, Garnett, Barnett, Bennett, Berrett

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Where is the Pernett family from?

You can see how Pernett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pernett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pernett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pernett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pernett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pernett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pernett. 100% of Pernett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pernett women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Pernett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Pernett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernett 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 Pernett. 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 44 military records available for the last name Pernett. For the veterans among your Pernett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pernett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pernett in 1971 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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