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Persall Family History

Persall Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Worcestershire): variant of Pearsall.

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


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Where is the Persall family from?

You can see how Persall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Persall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Persall families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Persall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Persall families in 1911.
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What did your Persall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Persall. 50% of Persall men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Persall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persall 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Persall. 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 593 military records available for the last name Persall. For the veterans among your Persall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Persall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Persall in 1962 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persall 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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