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Persing Name Meaning

German: nickname or metonymic occupational name for a peach grower from dialect Persing ‘peach’ (standard German Pfirsich). Compare Pershing .

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


Similar surnames: Pershing, Herring, Messing, Leising, Berling, Penning, Felsing

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Where is the Persing family from?

You can see how Persing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Persing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Persing families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Persing's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Persing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Persing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Persing. 100% of Persing 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%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Persing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persing 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Persing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Persing. For the veterans among your Persing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persing lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Persing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Persing in 1953 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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