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Perskey Family History

Perskey 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: Persky, Perkey, Persley, Parsley, Berkey, Perkes, Hershey, Kersey

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Where is the Perskey family from?

You can see how Perskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Perskey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Perskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Perskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perskey 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 Perskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perskey. 100% of Perskey men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Perskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Perskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perskey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Perskey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Perskey. For the veterans among your Perskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perskey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Perskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Perskey in 1971 was 36, and 81 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perskey 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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