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Perse Family History

Perse Surname Meaning

see Pearce.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Perse family from?

You can see how Perse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Perse families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Perse's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Perse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perse 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 Perse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perse. 100% of Perse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perse 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Perse. 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 900 military records available for the last name Perse. For the veterans among your Perse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perse lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Perse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Perse in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perse 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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