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Persley Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Persley in the Grampians.

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


Similar surnames: Pursley, Parsley, Eversley, Hemsley, Pedley, Verley, Pugsley, Densley

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Where is the Persley family from?

You can see how Persley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Persley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Persley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Persley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Persley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Persley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Persley. 100% of Persley 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Persley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persley 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Persley. 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 450 military records available for the last name Persley. For the veterans among your Persley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Persley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Persley in 1944 was 36, and 82 in 2003.

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