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Persofsky Family History

Persofsky 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: Borofsky, Persons, Perkowski, Bernosky, Persky, Osofsky, Petrowsky

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Where is the Persofsky family from?

You can see how Persofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Persofsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Persofsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Persofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Persofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persofsky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Persofsky. 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 Persofsky. For the veterans among your Persofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persofsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Persofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Persofsky in 1972 was 69, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persofsky 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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