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Persail Family History

Persail 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: Persall, Persin, Wersal, Persaud, Persad, Pershall, Pearsall, Persell

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Where is the Persail family from?

You can see how Persail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persail family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Persail family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Persail's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Persail families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Persail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persail 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Persail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Persail. For the veterans among your Persail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persail lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Persail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Persail in 1979 was 79, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persail 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.

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