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Pesseler Family History

Pesseler 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: Wesseler, Tessler, Fessler, Peeler, Kessler, Hessler, Pressler

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Where is the Pesseler family from?

You can see how Pesseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesseler family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesseler's in USA. California had the highest population of Pesseler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Pesseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesseler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pesseler. 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 military records available for the last name Pesseler. For the veterans among your Pesseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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