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Pershey Family History

Pershey 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: Hershey, Persley, Parsley, Peachey, Kersey, Pursley, Perley, Persky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershey 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 47 census records available for the last name Pershey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pershey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pershey. For the veterans among your Pershey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Pershey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pershey in 1978 was 96, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershey 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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