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Pessoff Family History

Pessoff 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: Kossoff, Petroff, Perloff, Person, Neuhoff, Egloff, Pesola, Medoff

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Where is the Pessoff family from?

You can see how Pessoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pessoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pessoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pessoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pessoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pessoff 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 12 census records available for the last name Pessoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pessoff 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 Pessoff. 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 Pessoff. For the veterans among your Pessoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pessoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Pessoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pessoff in 1965 was 88, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pessoff 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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