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Pershern Family History

Pershern 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: Gershen, Peiser, Person, Pester, Purser, Peyser, Perrier, Persin

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Pershern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pershern. 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 107 military records available for the last name Pershern. For the veterans among your Pershern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershern lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Pershern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pershern in 1972 was 22, and 81 in 1999.

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