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Peisner Family History

Peisner 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: Reisner, Peiser, Beisner, Leisner, Eisner, Weisner, Meisner, Heisner

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Where is the Peisner family from?

You can see how Peisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peisner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peisner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peisner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peisner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peisner 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 Peisner ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Peisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Peisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peisner 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Peisner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Peisner. For the veterans among your Peisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peisner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Peisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peisner in 1957 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peisner 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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