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Pessel Family History

Pessel 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: Kessel, Hessel, Ressel, Gessel, Fessel, Wessel, Nessel, Jessel

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Where is the Pessel family from?

You can see how Pessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pessel families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pessel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessel 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 Pessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pessel. 50% of Pessel men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Pessel women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pessel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Pessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessel 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Pessel. 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 127 military records available for the last name Pessel. For the veterans among your Pessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pessel in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessel 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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