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Pesina Family History

Pesina Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Pesiña): variant of Pecina or Peciña (see Pecina).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pesina family from?

You can see how Pesina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pesina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pesina families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pesina families in 1891.
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What did your Pesina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesina. 56% of Pesina men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pesina women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pesina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pesina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesina 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Pesina. 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 131 military records available for the last name Pesina. For the veterans among your Pesina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesina lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pesina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pesina in 1953 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesina 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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