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Pershia Family History

Pershia 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: Persin, Pershing, Porchia, Pecchia, Pashia, Kershaw, Perla, Person

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Where is the Pershia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pershia 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 Pershia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pershia. 100% of Pershia men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pershia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pershia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pershia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pershia. For the veterans among your Pershia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pershia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Pershia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pershia in 1974 was 37, and 75 in 2000.

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