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Pesche Family History

Pesche 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: Pesch, Pesce, Peschel, Peschke, Wesche, Esche, Pasche, Petsche, Pech

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Where is the Pesche family from?

You can see how Pesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesche family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pesche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pesche family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesche's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pesche families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesche. 100% of Pesche women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Pesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesche 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Pesche. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pesche. For the veterans among your Pesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesche lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Pesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pesche in 1983 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesche 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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