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Pernitz Family History

Pernitz 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: Peritz, Pritz, Gerbitz, Pernick, Kemnitz, Gerwitz, Heinitz, Peretz

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Where is the Pernitz family from?

You can see how Pernitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pernitz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pernitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pernitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pernitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pernitz. 100% of Pernitz men worked as a Refugee. .

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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 1939

  • Refugee
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pernitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernitz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pernitz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pernitz. For the veterans among your Pernitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pernitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pernitz in 1967 was 68, and 68 in 2002.

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