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Pessant Family History

Pessant 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: Bessent, Pheasant, Pestana, Pessin, Poissant, Messano, Passante

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Where is the Pessant family from?

You can see how Pessant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pessant family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessant's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pessant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessant 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 41 census records available for the last name Pessant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessant 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pessant. 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 Pessant. For the veterans among your Pessant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessant lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Pessant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pessant in 1981 was 75, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessant 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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