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Perseval Family History

Perseval 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: Percival, Persell, Pursell, Perel, Perera, Pereda, Percell, Perea

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Where is the Perseval family from?

You can see how Perseval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perseval family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Perseval families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Perseval family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Perseval's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Perseval families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perseval 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 86 census records available for the last name Perseval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perseval 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Perseval. 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 Perseval. For the veterans among your Perseval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perseval lifespan?

Average Perseval life expectancy in 1995 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perseval 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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