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Persella Family History

Persella 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: Perella, Perrella, Persell, Portella, Parella, Pursell, Petrella

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Where is the Persella family from?

You can see how Persella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Persella family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Persella's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Persella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persella 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 58 census records available for the last name Persella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persella 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Persella. 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 8 military records available for the last name Persella. For the veterans among your Persella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Persella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Persella in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persella 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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