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Peissner Family History

Peissner 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: Meissner, Leissner, Reisner, Peiser, Weisser, Pelissier, Beisner

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Where is the Peissner family from?

You can see how Peissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Peissner families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peissner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Peissner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peissner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Peissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peissner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peissner. 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 80 military records available for the last name Peissner. For the veterans among your Peissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peissner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Peissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peissner in 1965 was 75, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peissner 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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