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Pessett Family History

Pessett 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: Bessett, Russett, Hassett, Bessent, Dessert, Nesseth, Bessette

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Where is the Pessett family from?

You can see how Pessett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pessett family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessett's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Pessett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessett 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 15 census records available for the last name Pessett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pessett. 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 Pessett. For the veterans among your Pessett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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