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Pesnick Family History

Pesnick 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: Pernick, Lesnick, Resnick, Penick, Pennick, Bernick, Lesnik, Senick

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Where is the Pesnick family from?

You can see how Pesnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesnick family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pesnick's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pesnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesnick 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 82 census records available for the last name Pesnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesnick 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pesnick. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pesnick. For the veterans among your Pesnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesnick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Pesnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pesnick in 1971 was 63, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesnick 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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