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Peosa Family History

Peosa 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: Posa, Pesa, Petosa, Rosa, Post, Penna, Pola, Perla, Pease, Prost

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Where is the Peosa family from?

You can see how Peosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Peosa families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Peosa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peosa 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 11 census records available for the last name Peosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peosa 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Peosa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peosa. For the veterans among your Peosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peosa lifespan?

Average Peosa life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peosa 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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