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Persy Family History

Persy 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: Percy, Perry, Persyn, Persky, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Penny, Leroy

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Where is the Persy family from?

You can see how Persy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Persy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Persy families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Persy's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Persy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Persy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Persy. 100% of Persy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Persy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Persy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persy 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Persy. 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 159 military records available for the last name Persy. For the veterans among your Persy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Persy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Persy in 1984 was 79, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persy 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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