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Pesna Family History

Pesna 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: Penna, Perna, Pena, Pesa, Pesta, Peska, Pesina, Penny, Posa, Penn

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Where is the Pesna family from?

You can see how Pesna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesna family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pesna family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesna's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pesna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pesna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesna 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pesna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pesna. For the veterans among your Pesna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Pesna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pesna in 1968 was 80, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesna 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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