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Pesrey Family History

Pesrey 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: Petrey, Pusey, Percy, Pasley, Pester, Perry, Petre, Pedley, Pressey

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Where is the Pesrey family from?

You can see how Pesrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesrey family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pesrey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesrey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pesrey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Pesrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesrey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pesrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pesrey. For the veterans among your Pesrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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