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Pesely Family History

Pesely 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: Vesely, Wesely, Peel, Gesell, Pusey, Fegely, Pesola, Posey, Perel

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Where is the Pesely family from?

You can see how Pesely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesely family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pesely's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pesely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesely 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 Pesely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesely. 100% of Pesely men worked as a Mechanic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Pesely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pesely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesely 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pesely. 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 214 military records available for the last name Pesely. For the veterans among your Pesely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pesely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pesely in 1968 was 87, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesely 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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