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Persey Family History

Persey Surname Meaning

see Percy.

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


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Where is the Persey family from?

You can see how Persey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Persey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Persey families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Persey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Persey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persey 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 Persey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Persey. 100% of Persey men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Persey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Poultry Farming
    13%

What Persey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Persey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persey 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Persey. 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 115 military records available for the last name Persey. For the veterans among your Persey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Persey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Persey in 1966 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persey 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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