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Pesar Family History

Pesar 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: Pear, Cesar, Lesar, Pesa, Tesar, Pekar, Bear, Peter, Caesar, Dear

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Where is the Pesar family from?

You can see how Pesar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pesar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pesar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesar 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 76 census records available for the last name Pesar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pesar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pesar. For the veterans among your Pesar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Pesar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pesar in 1985 was 95, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesar 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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