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Peslin Family History

Peslin 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: Perlin, Heslin, Peskin, Pessin, Maslin, Berlin, Melin, Pepin, Joslin

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Where is the Peslin family from?

You can see how Peslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Peslin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peslin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Peslin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Peslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peslin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Peslin. 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 94 military records available for the last name Peslin. For the veterans among your Peslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peslin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Peslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peslin in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peslin 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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