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Perselay Family History

Perselay 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: Persley, Persell, Parsley, Perla, Pesola, Pursell, Perella, Perala

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Where is the Perselay family from?

You can see how Perselay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perselay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Perselay families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Perselay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Perselay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perselay 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 20 census records available for the last name Perselay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perselay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Perselay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Perselay. For the veterans among your Perselay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perselay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Perselay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Perselay in 1968 was 66, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perselay 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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