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Perschel Family History

Perschel 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: Peschel, Herschel, Perschke, Kerscher, Herscher, Pueschel, Kerschen

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Where is the Perschel family from?

You can see how Perschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Perschel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Perschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perschel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Perschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perschel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Perschel. 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 Perschel. For the veterans among your Perschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perschel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Perschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Perschel in 1976 was 81, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perschel 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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