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Peselli Family History

Peselli 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: Piselli, Perelli, Gesell, Perella, Petrelli, Pesnell, Teselle

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Where is the Peselli family from?

You can see how Peselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peselli family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peselli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peselli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peselli 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 39 census records available for the last name Peselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peselli 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Peselli. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peselli. For the veterans among your Peselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peselli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Peselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peselli in 1973 was 25, and 64 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peselli 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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