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Pezzana Family History

Pezzana 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: Pezzano, Pezza, Pestana, Spezzano, Pizana, Vazzana, Pizzano, Perzan

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Where is the Pezzana family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezzana 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 Pezzana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pezzana. 100% of Pezzana men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pezzana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezzana 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pezzana. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pezzana. For the veterans among your Pezzana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezzana lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Pezzana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pezzana in 1969 was 85, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezzana 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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