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Di Perna Family History

Di Perna Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): metronymic from the female personal name Perna meaning ‘pearl’ (from Latin perna ‘sea mussel’).

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


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You can see how Di Perna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Di Perna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Di Perna families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Di Perna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Di Perna families in 1920.
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There are 167 census records available for the last name Di Perna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Di Perna 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Di Perna. 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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There are 86 military records available for the last name Di Perna. For the veterans among your Di Perna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Di Perna lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Di Perna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Di Perna in 1989 was 79, and 55 in 2004.

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