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Peissel Family History

Peissel 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: Beissel, Kessel, Peiser, Weisser, Hessel, Meisel, Ressel, Gessel

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Peissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peissel 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Peissel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peissel. For the veterans among your Peissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peissel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Peissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Peissel in 1972 was 87, and 76 in 1984.

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