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Pisha Family History

Pisha 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: Pisa, Pasha, Picha, Posa, Issa, Pich, Sha, Pica, Siska, Pinta

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Where is the Pisha family from?

You can see how Pisha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pisha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pisha families living in Berkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pisha's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Pisha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisha 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 Pisha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pisha. 24% of Pisha men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pisha women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pisha were Craneman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Craneman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Pisha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Pisha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisha 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Pisha. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pisha. For the veterans among your Pisha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pisha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pisha in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pisha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pisha 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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