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Pesonen Family History

Pesonen 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: Pedone, Peltonen, Perone, Penner, Penn, Dennen, Person, Pester

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Where is the Pesonen family from?

You can see how Pesonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pesonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pesonen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesonen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pesonen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesonen 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 Pesonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesonen. 65% of Pesonen men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Drill Operator
    15%

What Pesonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Pesonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesonen 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Pesonen. 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 199 military records available for the last name Pesonen. For the veterans among your Pesonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesonen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Pesonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pesonen in 1947 was 53, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesonen 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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