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Persyn Family History

Persyn Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: from a pet form of the personal name Perceval (see Percival) or from a French pet form (in -ecin) of the personal name Pierre.

French form of Peter.

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


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Where is the Persyn family from?

You can see how Persyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Persyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Persyn families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Persyn's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Persyn families in 1880.
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What did your Persyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Persyn. 50% of Persyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Persyn women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Persyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Persyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persyn 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Persyn. 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 184 military records available for the last name Persyn. For the veterans among your Persyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persyn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Persyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Persyn in 1943 was 25, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persyn 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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