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Pesenski Family History

Pesenski 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: Lesinski, Pasinski, Zelenski, Polanski, Poleski, Losinski, Pisarski

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Where is the Pesenski family from?

You can see how Pesenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesenski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pesenski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pesenski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pesenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesenski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pesenski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pesenski. For the veterans among your Pesenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesenski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Pesenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pesenski in 1973 was 47, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesenski 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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