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Pershall Family History

Pershall Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Perschall a variant of Parschall (see Parshall); alternatively a variant of Perschel from a pet form of Persch a short form of Berthold or Peter in the border area with Czechia.

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


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Where is the Pershall family from?

You can see how Pershall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pershall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pershall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Pershall families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pershall's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Pershall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershall 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 Pershall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pershall. 39% of Pershall men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pershall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pershall were Farm Laborer and Presser.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Pershall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pershall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershall 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Pershall. 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 388 military records available for the last name Pershall. For the veterans among your Pershall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pershall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pershall in 1956 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pershall 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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