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Pessie Family History

Pessie 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: Jessie, Pessin, Jesse, Pease, Leslie, Persin, Tessin, Pesce, Messier

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Where is the Pessie family from?

You can see how Pessie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pessie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Pessie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pessie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Pessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessie 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pessie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pessie. For the veterans among your Pessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessie

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