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Peshan Family History

Peshan 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: Shan, Deshaw, Meehan, Perman, Mesman, Behan, Pestana, Perham, Rebhan

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Where is the Peshan family from?

You can see how Peshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peshan family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peshan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Peshan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Peshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peshan. 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 military records available for the last name Peshan. For the veterans among your Peshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshan

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