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Persely Family History

Persely 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: Persell, Pursell, Perel, Kersey, Vesely, Percell, Perley, Perkel

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Where is the Persely family from?

You can see how Persely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Persely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Persely families living in Texas. This was about 92% of all the recorded Persely's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Persely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persely 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 176 census records available for the last name Persely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persely 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Persely. 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 37 military records available for the last name Persely. For the veterans among your Persely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Persely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Persely in 1968 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persely 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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