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Persak Family History

Persak 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: Persad, Peak, Perla, Person, Perman, Perna, Pera, Persin, Cermak

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Where is the Persak family from?

You can see how Persak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Persak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Persak family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Persak's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Persak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Persak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Persak. 43% of Persak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Persak women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Persak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Persak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persak 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Persak. 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 55 military records available for the last name Persak. For the veterans among your Persak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Persak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Persak in 1962 was 62, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persak 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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