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Pessell Family History

Pessell Surname Meaning

variant of Pestell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pessell family from?

You can see how Pessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pessell families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pessell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pessell families in 1891.
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What did your Pessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pessell. 80% of Pessell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

What Pessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Pessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessell 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 Pessell. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pessell. For the veterans among your Pessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pessell in 1968 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessell 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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