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Peysner Family History

Peysner 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: Peyser, Reisner, Penner, Peiser, Pester, Beisner, Messner, Poyner

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Where is the Peysner family from?

You can see how Peysner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peysner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peysner family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peysner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peysner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peysner 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 Peysner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peysner. 100% of Peysner men worked as a Master Butcher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

What Peysner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Peysner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peysner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Peysner. 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 Peysner. For the veterans among your Peysner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peysner lifespan?

Average Peysner life expectancy in 1984 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peysner 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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