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Pesner Family History

Pesner 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: Penner, Pester, Posner, Lesner, Resner, Besner, Gesner, Mesner

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Where is the Pesner family from?

You can see how Pesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesner families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Pesner families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pesner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pesner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesner. 100% of Pesner women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Pesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesner 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Pesner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pesner. For the veterans among your Pesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pesner in 1964 was 69, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesner 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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