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Pescay Family History

Pescay 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: Percy, Pesch, Pascal, Pesce, Pesa, Esmay, Pesta, Peska, Pettay

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Where is the Pescay family from?

You can see how Pescay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pescay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pescay families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pescay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pescay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Pescay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescay 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pescay. 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 Pescay. For the veterans among your Pescay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Pescay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pescay in 1984 was 70, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescay 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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