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Peselson Family History

Peselson 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: Peterson, Peerson, Powelson, Edelson, Eskelson, Pederson, Heselton

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Where is the Peselson family from?

You can see how Peselson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peselson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peselson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peselson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peselson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peselson 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 1 census records available for the last name Peselson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peselson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peselson. 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 Peselson. For the veterans among your Peselson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peselson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peselson 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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