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Pershak Family History

Pershak 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: Kershaw, Marshak, Perham, Dersham, Persad, Pershall, Bershad, Peshek

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Where is the Pershak family from?

You can see how Pershak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pershak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pershak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pershak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pershak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershak 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 29 census records available for the last name Pershak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pershak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pershak. For the veterans among your Pershak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Pershak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pershak in 1973 was 66, and 80 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershak 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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