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Pesha Family History

Pesha 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: Pecha, Pasha, Pesa, Pesta, Peska, Desha, Plesha, Pech, Penna, Posa

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Where is the Pesha family from?

You can see how Pesha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pesha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Pesha families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesha's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Pesha families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesha 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 Pesha ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pesha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Pesha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesha 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Pesha. 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 106 military records available for the last name Pesha. For the veterans among your Pesha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pesha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pesha in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesha 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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