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Pershaw Family History

Pershaw 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, Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Perham, Openshaw, Forshaw, Versaw

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Where is the Pershaw family from?

You can see how Pershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pershaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pershaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pershaw families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pershaw's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pershaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Pershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pershaw. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pershaw. For the veterans among your Pershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershaw 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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