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Pesinger Family History

Pesinger 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: Persinger, Kesinger, Pensinger, Peninger, Messinger, Beringer

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Where is the Pesinger family from?

You can see how Pesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pesinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pesinger families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Pesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesinger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pesinger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pesinger. For the veterans among your Pesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesinger lifespan?

Average Pesinger life expectancy in 1982 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesinger 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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