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Persefield Family History

Persefield 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: Piercefield, Hershfield, Percifield, Porterfield, Westfield

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Where is the Persefield family from?

You can see how Persefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persefield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Persefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Persefield family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Persefield's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Persefield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persefield 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 79 census records available for the last name Persefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persefield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Persefield. 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 97 military records available for the last name Persefield. For the veterans among your Persefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persefield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Persefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Persefield in 1965 was 44, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persefield 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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