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Pirsen Family History

Pirsen 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: Parson, Eisen, Person, Purser, Nissen, Porten, Pinson, Picken, Persin

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Where is the Pirsen family from?

You can see how Pirsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pirsen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pirsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pirsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirsen 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 30 census records available for the last name Pirsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirsen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pirsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pirsen. For the veterans among your Pirsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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