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Perschall Family History

Perschall 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: Pershall, Marschall, Parshall, Persall, Paschall, Marshall, Perschke

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Where is the Perschall family from?

You can see how Perschall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perschall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perschall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Perschall families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Perschall's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Perschall families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perschall 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 Perschall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perschall. 100% of Perschall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Perschall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Perschall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perschall 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Perschall. 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 51 military records available for the last name Perschall. For the veterans among your Perschall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perschall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Perschall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Perschall in 1969 was 79, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perschall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perschall 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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