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Perzel Family History

Perzel 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: Perel, Perkel, Pelzel, Petzel, Peel, Mergel, Hetzel, Netzel, Punzel

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Where is the Perzel family from?

You can see how Perzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Perzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Perzel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perzel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Perzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perzel 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 Perzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perzel. 64% of Perzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Perzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Perzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perzel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Perzel. 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 Perzel. For the veterans among your Perzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perzel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Perzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perzel in 1947 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perzel 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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