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Pessmeg Family History

Pessmeg 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: Messmer, Tessmer, Messer, Kessel, Jesse, Peiser, Tessler, Pease

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessmeg 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 5 census records available for the last name Pessmeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessmeg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pessmeg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pessmeg. For the veterans among your Pessmeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessmeg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Pessmeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pessmeg in 1978 was 44, and 70 in 1983.

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