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Pershan Family History

Pershan 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, Person, Perman, Persin, Pershing, Mersman, Perham, Gershon

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Where is the Pershan family from?

You can see how Pershan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pershan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pershan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pershan families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pershan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pershan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershan 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 85 census records available for the last name Pershan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pershan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pershan. For the veterans among your Pershan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pershan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pershan in 1972 was 68, and 10 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershan 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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