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Pezant Family History

Pezant 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: Plant, Levant, Peart, Pizano, Pizana, Pean, Pylant, Pelan, Pant

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Where is the Pezant family from?

You can see how Pezant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pezant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pezant families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pezant's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pezant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezant 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 210 census records available for the last name Pezant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezant 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 Pezant. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pezant. For the veterans among your Pezant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Pezant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pezant in 1975 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pezant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezant 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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