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Persan Family History

Persan 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, Perman, Persin, Persyn, Persad, Perzan, German, Parson

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Where is the Persan family from?

You can see how Persan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Persan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Persan families living in Georgia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Persan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Persan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persan 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 366 census records available for the last name Persan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persan 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Persan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Persan. For the veterans among your Persan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Persan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Persan in 1973 was 57, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persan 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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