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Pessig Family History

Pessig 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: Pessin, Essig, Lessig, Haessig, Laessig, Persin, Tessin, Reissig

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Where is the Pessig family from?

You can see how Pessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pessig families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pessig's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pessig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessig 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 24 census records available for the last name Pessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pessig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pessig. For the veterans among your Pessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessig 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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