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Pershal Family History

Pershal 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: Pershall, Kershaw, Parshall, Perham, Wersal, Dersham, Persad, Prchal

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Where is the Pershal family from?

You can see how Pershal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pershal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pershal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pershal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pershal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pershal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershal 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 Pershal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pershal. 34% of Pershal men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Upholsterer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pershal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Pershal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pershal. 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 Pershal. For the veterans among your Pershal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershal lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pershal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pershal in 1955 was 53, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pershal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershal 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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