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Pernel Family History

Pernel 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: Perel, Perkel, Pennel, Pernell, Berner, Peel, Penner, Cerney, Mergel

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Where is the Pernel family from?

You can see how Pernel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pernel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pernel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pernel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pernel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pernel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pernel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pernel. 100% of Pernel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pernel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Pernel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Pernel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pernel. For the veterans among your Pernel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Pernel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pernel in 1958 was 43, and 19 in 1998.

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