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Persinger Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Bersinger .

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


Similar surnames: Beringer, Messinger, Pensinger, Deringer, Kessinger, Kesinger

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Where is the Persinger family from?

You can see how Persinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Persinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Persinger families living in Wiltshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Persinger's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Persinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persinger 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 Persinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Persinger. 21% of Persinger men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Persinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Persinger were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Persinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persinger 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Persinger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Persinger. For the veterans among your Persinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Persinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Persinger in 1948 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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