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Perser Family History

Perser Name 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: Peiser, Purser, Peyser, Verser, Perper, Porter, Berner, Peter, Messer

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Where is the Perser family from?

You can see how Perser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Perser families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Perser's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Perser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perser. 40% of Perser 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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
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What Perser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perser 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Perser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Perser. For the veterans among your Perser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Perser in 1962 was 38, and 38 in 2004.

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