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Perno Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Perno either a masculine form of Perna or from the ancient Germanic personal name Berno.

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


Similar surnames: Pero, Perko, Perna, Perro, Perino, Berto, Heino, Bern, Berko, Pino

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Where is the Perno family from?

You can see how Perno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Perno families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perno's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Perno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perno ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Perno. 100% of Perno men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Perno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perno 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Perno. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Perno. For the veterans among your Perno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Perno in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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