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Pernch Family History

Pernch Surname 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: Perich, Perch, Pech, Percy, Bench, Pinch, Perna, Pesch, Ferch, Lerch

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Where is the Pernch family from?

You can see how Pernch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pernch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pernch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pernch families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pernch's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pernch families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pernch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pernch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pernch. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pernch. For the veterans among your Pernch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pernch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pernch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pernch

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