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Perison Family History

Perison 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: Person, Nerison, Persson, Parson, Perron, Peniston, Merson, Persin

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Where is the Perison family from?

You can see how Perison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Perison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Perison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perison 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 Perison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perison. 100% of Perison 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perison 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Perison. 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 80 military records available for the last name Perison. For the veterans among your Perison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perison lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Perison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Perison in 1950 was 45, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perison 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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