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Persing Family History

Persing Surname Meaning

German: nickname or metonymic occupational name for a peach grower from dialect Persing ‘peach’ (standard German Pfirsich).

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


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Where is the Persing family from?

You can see how Persing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Persing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Persing family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Persing's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Persing families in 1911.
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What did your Persing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Persing. 26% of Persing men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Persing women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Persing were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Seamstress
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Persing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persing 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Persing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Persing. For the veterans among your Persing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persing lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Persing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Persing in 1953 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persing 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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