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Persin Surname Meaning

Croatian (Peršin): from peršin ‘parsley’ probably used as a nickname of a grower or seller.

Slovenian (Peršin): augmentative derivative of the old personal name Perše itself a derivative of Peter.

French: nickname derived from Old French pers ‘blue livid deathly pale’ probably denoting a man with pale complexion.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Persin family from?

You can see how Persin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Persin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Persin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Persin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Persin families in 1891.
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What did your Persin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Persin. 100% of Persin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Persin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Persin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persin 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Persin. 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 318 military records available for the last name Persin. For the veterans among your Persin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Persin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Persin in 1960 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persin 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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