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Pessler Family History

Pessler 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: Tessler, Fessler, Kessler, Hessler, Pressler, Nessler, Ressler

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Where is the Pessler family from?

You can see how Pessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pessler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pessler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pessler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessler 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 Pessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pessler. 39% of Pessler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Hand
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Pessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Pessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessler 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Pessler. 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 401 military records available for the last name Pessler. For the veterans among your Pessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pessler in 1972 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pessler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessler 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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