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Persuit Family History

Persuit 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: Pertuit, Persin, Pruit, Perault, Person, Fruit, Perdue, Petit, Suit

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Where is the Persuit family from?

You can see how Persuit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persuit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Persuit family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Persuit's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Persuit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persuit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Persuit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persuit 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Persuit. 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 Persuit. For the veterans among your Persuit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persuit lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Persuit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Persuit in 1977 was 67, and 70 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Persuit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persuit 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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