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Pesnik Family History

Pesnik 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: Lesnik, Resnik, Penk, Lesniak, Melnik, Reznik, Pernick, Petrik, Pesek

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Where is the Pesnik family from?

You can see how Pesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesnik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesnik 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 13 census records available for the last name Pesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesnik 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pesnik. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pesnik. For the veterans among your Pesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesnik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Pesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pesnik in 1974 was 59, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesnik 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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