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Perston Family History

Perston Surname Meaning

variant of Preston with metathesis of -re- to -er-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Perston family from?

You can see how Perston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Perston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Perston families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Perston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Perston families in 1891.
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What did your Perston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aero Engine Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Perston. 100% of Perston men worked as an Aero Engine Fitter and 85% of Perston 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

  • Aero Engine Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perston 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Perston. 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 181 military records available for the last name Perston. For the veterans among your Perston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perston lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Perston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Perston in 1946 was 46, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perston 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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