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Pessen Family History

Pessen 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: Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Pessin, Essen, Messer, Kessel, Jesse

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Where is the Pessen family from?

You can see how Pessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pessen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessen 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 Pessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pessen. 100% of Pessen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Pessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessen 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Pessen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pessen. For the veterans among your Pessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pessen in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessen 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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