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Persal Family History

Persal 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: Wersal, Persad, Persall, Perla, Person, Perman, Pensyl, Perna, Portal

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Where is the Persal family from?

You can see how Persal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Persal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Persal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Persal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Persal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persal 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 387 census records available for the last name Persal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Persal. 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 140 military records available for the last name Persal. For the veterans among your Persal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Persal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Persal in 1968 was 66, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persal 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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